Caldwell County Public Health announced today that a Monkeypox case has been identified in a Caldwell County resident.
The viral illness causes flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes and a rash with bumps.
“Our team is working to identify anyone who may have been in contact with the individual who tested positive for the virus,” said Caldwell County Public Health Director Anna Martin. “The patient is in isolation.”
This case is part of an increasing number of cases across the globe and one of the 322 cases identified in North Carolina.
“Our communicable disease team has been preparing to address Monkeypox in our community for several months,” said Martin. “They have a plan in place for testing and are working to obtain vaccines to be administered here in Caldwell County.”