Hoping to increase awareness and curb the spread of mpox, Virginia health officials are warning about a rise in cases since the start of 2024.
So far this year, the state has reported 12 cases, the same number it reported in all of 2023, according to Brandy Darby, director of the Virginia Department of Health’s division of surveillance and investigation.
This year’s cases have been spread out across the state, contrasting with those reported last year, many of which were focused around Northern Virginia, Darby said.
Since the high case counts reported in 2022, when Virginia reported over 40 cases per week, cases “really trailed off,” Darby said. But as they’re starting to rise again, health officials are reminding the public about the availability of vaccines and steps to take to remain safe.