San Bernardino County has confirmed a positive case of Monkeypox in a male resident in Fontana who recently traveled out of state. Statewide, more than 400 cases of Monkeypox have been reported.
“Most people who become infected with Monkeypox experience only mild symptoms that resolve on their own after 2-4 weeks,” said County Health Officer, “The risk of contracting Monkeypox is low for the general public.” Monkeypox spreads primarily through direct contact with infectious sores, scabs, or body fluids, especially because of close personal contact.
Monkeypox can spread through touching materials used by a person with Monkeypox that haven’t been cleaned. It can also spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, close, face-to-face contact. If you have a new or an unexplained rash or other symptoms, contact your healthcare provider for further testing and evaluation. If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a public health clinic near you.
Monkeypox Information
To learn more about Monkeypox, visit wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/monkeypox or call the Communicable Disease Section at 1 (800) 722-4794.
- There are number of ways to prevent the spread of Monkeypox, including:
- Always talking to your sexual partner/s about any recent illness and being aware of new or unexplained sores or rashes on your body or your partner’s body, including on the genital areas
- Avoiding close contact with people with symptoms like sores or rashes
- Practicing good hand hygiene
- People who become infected should isolate until their symptoms are improving or have gone away completely. Rash should always be well covered until completely healed.
- Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (like a mask, gown, and gloves) when caring for others with symptoms
- Avoiding contact with infected materials contaminated with the virus
- Avoiding contact with infected animals
