WORCESTER – The City of Worcester has launched a website with resources for residents and information on monkeypox. There have been seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in Worcester since it was first reported in Massachusetts in May.
The website will include the latest case updates and information on local response to the viral disease.Â
As of Aug. 15, there have been 11,177 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S., including 202 in Massachusetts. There have been no deaths attributed to monkeypox, and it has shown to be far less contagious than other viruses, such as COVID-19.
City officials are urging residents to take its risk seriously. Earlier this month, the U.S. declared monkeypox a national public health emergency. Â
To visit the city’s website, click here. For additional information and the latest updates related to monkeypox, residents can also visit mass.gov/monkeypox or cdc.gov/monkeypox.
