Mpox (Monkeypox) Virus Discovered in Pierce County Wastewater

Clade 1 Mpox virus found in US wastewater- here's what you need to know about health risks

US health officials have detected the severe Clade 1 Mpox virus in Pierce County wastewater, raising significant public health concerns. This discovery suggests undiagnosed cases, prompting increased surveillance by health departments and the CDC. Clade 1 is known for causing more serious illness and potentially higher transmissibility. Authorities urge public vigilance regarding symptoms like fever and rash, emphasizing ongoing monitoring.

Pierce County wastewater tests positive for monkeypox virus

Wastewater in Pierce County returned positive results of clade 1 mpox virus, known as monkeypox, following testing on Sept. 24 by the University of Washington (UW) and Washington State Department of Health (DOH). The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (THD) will work with DOH to increase wastewater testing to monitor the situation, THD announced. Currently, there have not been any reported cases of monkeypox in Pierce County. Two viruses can…

Mpox (monkeypox) virus discovered in Pierce County wastewater

The Washington DOH has detected the clade I mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in Pierce County wastewater.