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The monkeypox virus has now been declared a public health emergency in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the proclamation on Monday.
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Monkeypox virus public health emergency in Illinois
by WRSP/WICS Staff
Monday, August 1st 2022
CHICAGO (WICS) — The monkeypox virus has now been declared a public health emergency in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the proclamation on Monday.
He also declared the state of Illinois a disaster area regarding the disease.
The declaration will allow the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to use resources for coordinating logistics across state agencies, quickly and efficiently aid in the distribution of vaccines and in the prevention and treatment of the disease.
“MPV is a rare, but potentially serious disease that requires the full mobilization of all available public health resources to prevent the spread,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “That’s why I am declaring a state of emergency to ensure smooth coordination between state agencies and all levels of government, thereby increasing our ability to prevent and treat the disease quickly. We have seen this virus disproportionately impact the LGBTQ+ community in its initial spread. Here in Illinois we will ensure our LGBTQ+ community has the resources they need to stay safe while ensuring members are not stigmatized as they access critical health care.”
Declaring a state of disaster will also help IDPH expand vaccine and testing capacities with the help of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and via state and federal recovery and assistance funds.
The proclamation takes effect immediately and is in place for 30 days.
Illinois currently has reported 520 cases of confirmed or presumptive monkeypox virus, the third most in the country.
“A comprehensive and swift response is key when containing a disease outbreak,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “These measures will allow the state to deploy all our resources in fighting this disease and will open efficient lines of communication and cooperation across state lines, an essential step in tracking monkeypox and improving tools and processes to prevent and address it.”