Mpox cases confirmed in Washoe County for first time since October 2022

8 articles · Updated · KOLO · Apr 24

Northern Nevada Public Health reports two new Mpox cases in Washoe County, marking the first local cases in over a year.
Officials state the viral illness spreads through close, prolonged skin-to-skin contact and urge higher-risk residents to monitor for symptoms and take precautions.
While the overall public risk remains low, health authorities are identifying contacts, offering vaccines, and reminding the community that Mpox continues to circulate.

You got the mpox vaccine in 2022. As new cases emerge, are you still protected?

With mpox persisting, how can health officials fight the virus without fueling stigma against certain communities?

Is the mpox strain circulating now different or more dangerous than the one from the 2022 outbreak?

After years of quiet, mpox is back in Nevada. Is the public's low-risk perception still accurate?

People are hospitalized for mpox due to unstable housing. Is there a better way to handle isolation?

A key mpox drug was found to be ineffective. What are the treatment options now for severe cases?