Mass.live Two cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, were confirmed in Worcester, a spokesperson for the city confirmed Tuesday.
The individuals involved were admitted to UMass Memorial facilities, according to a statement from UMass Memorial Health. “Clinical leadership from UMass Memorial Infection Prevention and Control and Employee Health Services is closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH),” the statement reads.
Dr. Michael P. Hirsh, the city’s medical director, told the Telegram & Gazette on Tuesday the two individuals were homeless women who are sex workers.
The city spokesperson did not identify the two individuals. A UMass Memorial Health spokesperson would not provide any additional information beyond the health care provider’s statement when asked further questions.