### [2022-06-8](/feed/2022/06/8/index.md)

##### 2022 monkeypox outbreak
# Texas reports its first case of monkeypox. 

Texas health officials said Tuesday they have identified the first case of monkeypox in the state this year, but noted the illness does not currently present a risk to the


### Sources:

1. [Denton Record-Chronicle](https://dentonrc.com/news/state/texas-reports-first-case-of-monkeypox-but-officials-say-it-poses-little-risk-to-the/article_75d55d90-cc7e-5ce6-b7d5-2762737005cb.html) [Image](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/dentonrc.com/content/tncms/custom/image/234dabb2-134d-11e8-aea2-cb94f971c9a9.jpg?resize=600%2C315)

### Changes:

1. Uganda reports 4 suspected cases of monkeypox.  _2022-06-08 21:06:00 (First version)_
2. Uganda reports its first suspected cases of monkeypox.  _2022-06-09 03:05:58 (Update)_
3. Cyprus reports its first suspected case of monkeypox.  _2022-06-09 03:05:58 (Update)_
4. Uganda and Cyprus report their first suspected cases of monkeypox.  _2022-06-15 19:05:54 (Update)_
5. Brazil, Greece and Ghana report their first cases of monkeypox.  _2022-06-15 19:05:54 (Update)_
6. Arizona reports its first suspected case of monkeypox.  _2022-06-15 19:05:54 (Update)_
6. Texas reports its first case of monkeypox.  _(Current version)_

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