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6-27-2022 Media Only News Briefing: Monkeypox
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Today the Minnesota Department of Health announced the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Minnesota. What does this mean for Minnesotans? What steps can people take to stay safe? What should someone do if they think they may be infected?
Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., co-director of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group fielded questions from the media and others on this topic.
Journalists who have already registered on the News Network can log into their accounts to download a recording of the Zoom briefing found at the end of this post.
Journalists who would like to access the media briefing video can register with the News Network here.
Related information:
- Questions and answers about monkeypox
- Emerging cases of monkeypox investigated
- Monkeypox: What is it and how can it be prevented?
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For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where social distancing and other safety protocols were followed.
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