Illinois declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency, allowing the state's health department to use resources for coordinating logistics across the state and help get vaccines distributed.

7 confirmed monkeypox cases in Chicago

The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Monday there are seven cases of monkeypox in the city, as health officials work to identify other potential cases.