Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

CUPHD Officials Investigate Monkeypox Case at Champaign County Daycare

Friday - Aug 05, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), announced today that they are investigating a case of monkeypox associated with a daycare located in Rantoul, IL.

CUPHD, IDPH and Carle Health are working closely with an adult case at the daycare. There are no other cases at this time but a complete assessment is being conducted of all adults and children at the facility. If a child that's enrolled and has had a potential exposure, the parent or guardian will be contacted by CUPHD.

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