Officials: Monkeypox cases, exposures rising in Meck Co.
Officials: Monkeypox cases, exposures rising in Meck Co. Charlotte, N.C. (HERE News) – Monkeypox cases and exposures are rising in Mecklenburg County, according to the health department. Health leaders report the virus has “risen steadily in the region” since the beginning of 2024. Ten cases were reported among county residents in February, up from six in January. Nearly 120 residents, including children, were potentially exposed to those 16 confirmed cases,