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CDC Confirms 62 Cases of Monkeypox in Illinois

Cases of monkeypox are on the rise. We talk with Chicago's top doctor.

Aired 07/07/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

CDC Confirms 62 Cases of Monkeypox in Illinois

Clip: 7/7/2022 | 7m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

Cases of monkeypox are on the rise. We talk with Chicago's top doctor.

The World Health Organization says since June 27 it's confirmed 2600 new cases of monkeypox. That’s an increase of about 80 percent worldwide. Here in Chicago, the numbers remain steady, but case counts in the state put Illinois in the top four.

Aired 07/07/2022 | Rating NR

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