Coverage dated November 16, 2021 to November 17, 2021

Rare Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Maryland Resident After Overseas Trip

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A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria, state health officials announced Tuesday.

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NBC News
Rare monkeypox case found in person who came from Nigeria to Maryland (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 16, 2021
NBC News's feed description
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a person in Maryland, the CDC reported Wednesday. It is the second monkeypox case this year.
Washington Post
Maryland reports case of monkeypox virus (opens Washington Post)
Published Nov 16, 2021
Washington Post's feed description
A monkeypox virus infection has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently traveled to Nigeria.
WUSA9
CDC: Maryland resident who traveled to Nigeria contracted Monkeypox (opens WUSA9)
Published Nov 16, 2021
WUSA9's feed description
Now, health officials are following up with people who may have had contact with this person.
The Hill
CDC confirms monkeypox infection in Maryland (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 16, 2021
The Hill's feed description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed late Tuesday a case of monkeypox in a Maryland patient who returned from travel in Nigeria.
MedicalXpress
CDC investigating case of monkeypox in traveler from Nigeria (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Nov 16, 2021
MedicalXpress's feed description
A case of monkeypox in a traveler who returned to the United States from Nigeria is being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Maryland Department of Health.
New York Times
Second U.S. Case of Monkeypox This Year Is Discovered in Maryland (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 16, 2021
New York Times's feed description
Health officials said there was little risk that the virus, which causes a rare but potentially serious illness, would spread. Both cases this year were identified in travelers who had returned from Nigeria.
Washington Times
Health officials investigating monkeypox in Maryland (opens Washington Times)
Published Nov 16, 2021
Washington Times's feed description
Public health officials are investigating a case of imported monkeypox in Maryland from a traveler who returned to the U.S. from Nigeria.
FOX 5 DC
Maryland monkeypox case confirmed: health officials (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Nov 16, 2021
FOX 5 DC's feed description
A Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria has been diagnosed with the virus monkeypox, according to state health officials.
WTOP Washington DC
Case of monkeypox confirmed in Maryland (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Nov 16, 2021
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
A case of monkey pox has been confirmed in Maryland, and health officials say no special precautions are recommended at this time for the public.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Rare Monkeypox Case Confirmed in Maryland Resident After Overseas Trip (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Nov 17, 2021
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria, state health officials announced Tuesday.
Washingtonian
Should You Be Worried About the Monkeypox Case in Maryland? (opens Washingtonian)
Published Nov 17, 2021
Washingtonian's feed description
An infectious disease doctor explains the virus and its risks.
Fox News
Monkeypox case confirmed in Maryland: CDC (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 17, 2021
Fox News's feed description
A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently returned to the U.S. from Nigeria.
CBS News
Rare monkeypox case reported in Maryland (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 17, 2021
CBS News's feed description
It is the second confirmed case of the virus in the country since an outbreak in 2003.
NBC4 Washington
Maryland Health Officials Confirm Monkeypox Case (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Nov 17, 2021
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Maryland health officials say they’ve confirmed a case of monkeypox in a resident who recently returned from Nigeria
Forbes
CDC: Monkeypox Virus Case Confirmed In Maryland, Second In U.S. In 2021 (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 17, 2021
Forbes's feed description
The patient caught this rare but potentially deadly virus while traveling in Nigeria and is currently under isolation.
Newsweek
What to know about monkeypox as case reported in Maryland (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 17, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The disease, which can spread between people, has been reported less than 50 times in the U.S. since 1970, but twice so far this year.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.