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August 15, 2022

Top Doc Says Lessons from COVID Are Essential to Monkeypox Response

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Top Doc Says Lessons from COVID Are Essential to Monkeypox Response

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Monkeypox is a public health emergency in Illinois. There are more than 600 cases reported in Chicago. The person leading the response to monkeypox and all public health issues is Dr. Allison Arwady. Host Jacoby Cochran talks to the public health commissioner about what we need to know to protect ourselves against the virus, and why messaging is so important to prevent the spread.


More on Monkeypox (MPV)

More resources from the city about monkeypox

Resources from the state


Some Good News:

Jacoby hosts The Moth on Tuesday, Aug. 16

Jacoby is a guest on Axios Chicago's Office Hours on Friday, Aug. 19


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