MONKEYPOX DIAGNOSED IN KANSAS CITY!!!

A new plague has arrived in this cowtown and it's not only scary but also hilarious.

The rise in disease reminds me that a monkey (somewhat) recently took the best selfie I've ever seen AND earned a legal victory over a photog in court.

For now, here's a peek at a somewhat related news update on animal planet triumphs . . .

“This week, one of our excellent nurses suspected one of our patients may have monkeypox virus,” said Dr. Marvia Jones, Director of the Kansas City Health Department. “We are considering this a probable case of monkeypox virus until we receive final confirmation from the CDC labs."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

First probable monkeypox virus case reported in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Health Department and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced Saturday a single probable monkeypox case in a Kansas City, Missouri, resident with recent out-of-state travel history. "This week, one of our excellent nurses suspected one of our patients may have monkeypox virus," said Dr. Marvia Jones, Director of the Kansas City Health Department.

Health officials confirm first probable case of monkeypox virus in Missouri

The Kansas City Health Department and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced the state's first probable monkeypox case in a Kansas City, Missouri, resident who recently traveled out of state."This week, one of our excellent nurses suspected one of our patients may have monkeypox virus," Dr. Marvia Jones, director of the Kansas City Health Department, said in a release.

KCHD, MO DHSS: Officials confirm first 'probable case' of monkeypox in KCMO resident

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department announced in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Saturday that a "single probable monkeypox case" has been found in a KCMO resident with "recent out-of-state travel history."

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