FILE PHOTO: An electron microscopic (EM) image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virus particles as well as crescents and spherical particles of immature virions, obtained from a clinical human skin sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak in this undated image obtained by Reuters on May 18, 2022. Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regnery/CDC/Handout via REUTERS

Oregon confirms 2nd case of monkeypox in the state

Ethan McReynolds July 5, 2022

Last Updated: July 5, 2022

LANE COUNTY, Ore. – According to the CDC, a second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Oregon.

According to Lane County Public Health, the patient did not have a travel history to an area with known cases.

They also mentioned there are likely other cases.

The Oregon Health Authority reported the state’s first case nearly two weeks ago.

If you have an unexplained rash, sores, or other symptoms, visit your health care provider or a public health clinic near you.

Ethan McReynolds July 5, 2022

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Ethan McReynolds is a reporter and weekend anchor for NBC5 News. He grew up in Bothell, Washington and graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Broadcasting and minors in Journalism and Sport Management. At Gonzaga, he started his own sports podcast. Ethan loves rooting for his hometown Seattle sports teams, especially the Mariners. He loves playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. He is also an avid Taylor Swift fan.