Los Angeles confirms first death due to monkeypox

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The first death due to monkeypox in the U.S. was confirmed in a person who lived in Los Angeles County. The person had a very weak immune system. Nearly 58,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 103 countries. The U.s. has reported the highest number of cases by far, with nearly 22,000.

Published 5 months ago · Los Angeles, United States

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Reuters

The first monkey pox death in Los Angeles, the second in Japan

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health in the United States announced on the 12th that deaths due to the viral infection “monkey pox” were confirmed for the first time in the region. It is said that this patient was hospitalized due to severe immunodeficiency. It is the second person in Japan to have died of a monkey pox patient following the state of Texas last month. Cases of death from monkey pox infection are rar…

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Monkeypox fatality confirmed in Los Angeles, a possible US first

The death is the first in the state and possibly in the country, with the individual being immunocompromised and hospitalized

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Monkeypox death confirmed by L.A. County health officials

A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It's believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease.

5 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Independent

Monkeypox death confirmed by LA County health officials

A hospitalized Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Monkeypox death in Los Angeles confirmed by US health officials

A LOS ANGELES resident with a compromised immune system has died due to monkeybox, and may be one of the first deaths from the virus in the United States.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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