Governor Pritzker Declares Public Health Emergency for Monkeypox in Illinois
August 9, 2022
Governor Pritzker recently declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency for Illinois and declared all counties in the state a disaster area. The proclamation took effect immediately on August 1 and will be in place for 30 days.
The declaration allows the Illinois Department of Public Health to apply resources for coordinating logistics across state agencies, including a response from the federal government, which will aid in the distribution of vaccines and treatment of the disease.
Just a few days later, the United States declared Monkeypox a public health emergency.
Back on July 23, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The American Medical Association recently announced a CPT update for monkeypox testing and vaccination.
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Monkeypox webpage to learn more.
If you have questions, please contact us by email.
Governor Pritzker recently declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency for Illinois and declared all counties in the state a disaster area. The proclamation took effect immediately on August 1 and will be in place for 30 days.
The declaration allows the Illinois Department of Public Health to apply resources for coordinating logistics across state agencies, including a response from the federal government, which will aid in the distribution of vaccines and treatment of the disease.
Just a few days later, the United States declared Monkeypox a public health emergency.
Back on July 23, the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
The American Medical Association recently announced a CPT update for monkeypox testing and vaccination.
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Monkeypox webpage to learn more.
If you have questions, please contact us by email.