monkeypox

Pritzker says monkeypox disaster declaration will aid in vaccine distribution; state expects to receive 13,000 doses from federal government

August 2, 2022 | By JERRY NOWICKI, Capitol News Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker issued a public health emergency declaration and declared Illinois a disaster area in response to the monkeypox virus Monday, a move his office said would help mobilize resources. The governor’s office said the proclamation will aid in moving vaccines to the most impacted communities and will allow the Illinois Department…