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Monkeypox Case Identified In Hudson Valley Monkeypox Case Identified In Hudson Valley
Monkeypox Case Identified In Hudson Valley As the number of monkeypox cases continues to expand across the state, the first reported case in Westchester County has been confirmed, bringing the suspected case count statewide to 21. The latest number from the state Department of Health includes 19 monkeypox cases in New York City and one case each in Westchester and Sullivan counties. "The Westchester County Department of Health was notified that the first individual from Westchester County has been confirmed to have orthopoxvirus also known as Monkeypox," said Catherine Cioffi, director of communications for the department. …

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Five Children Diagnosed With Measles In Orange County Five Children Diagnosed With Measles In Orange County
Five Children Diagnosed With Measles In Orange County As the number of measles cases continues to grow in Rockland County, new cases are also being reported in neighboring Orange County.Currently, there are 94 cases of measles in Rockland County, and five confirmed cases in Orange County. Two of these cases have been laboratory confirmed in children who attend school in Orange County, said the Orange County Department of Health. The department stated it is working closely with the affected schools and individuals have been notified.  Unvaccinated and under-vaccinated persons have been excluded from school since measles is …

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