**Mpox Outbreak** Detected in Cuyahoga County Officials: 9 Cases Reported, Urgent Testing Required
Cleveland, Ohio – Health officials in Cuyahoga County are currently grappling with an outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as Monkeypox, with a total of nine confirmed cases from February to April 23, 2024. The cases are distributed between the county and the Cleveland Department of Public Health, affecting individuals between the ages of 17 and 44. This recent surge in Mpox cases has prompted the Cleveland Department of Public Health to issue urgent directives for …