Monkeypox Briefing
August 9, 2022
Situation
Monkeypox Outbreak:
Monkeypox have been reported globally, nationwide,
statewide, and locally
Confirmed outbreak of a communicable disease
Declaration of a Local Health Emergency
State and local emergency declarations
Situation Details
Date Outbreak Confirmed As of data reported 8/9/22, monkeypox confirmed/probable cases include:
• Globally – 31,800 cases
• Nationally – 9,492 cases
• First case, May 17, 2022
• Statewide – 1,310 cases
• First case, May 27, 2022
• Locally – 98 cases
• First case in San Diego County announced
June 15, 2022
Number of individuals associated with outbreak? In San Diego County, there are 98 confirmed/probable cases of monkeypox.
Does this outbreak affect more than one jurisdiction? Yes, this outbreak affects multiple jurisdictions in San Diego County.
Background
Monkeypox is a rare disease
caused by infection with the
monkeypox virus.
Monkeypox symptoms are
similar to smallpox
symptoms but are milder
and rarely fatal.
Assessment
Monkeypox Presentation
Photos courtesy of VisualDX
Photos courtesy of NHS England High Consequence Infectious Disease Network Monkeypox Response Efforts
Monkeypox Vaccination
Prevent Spread of Monkeypox
Chula Vista Response
Coordinating with County Public Health
Open lines of communication with the Public Health
Officer
Receive and implement recommendations from
County officials
Provided education to first responders
Target Solutions training material and videos provided to staff for increased awareness, prevention, and
protection