The proclamation takes effect immediately and will remain in place for 30 days.
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on July 23.
"This emergency declaration brings a necessary, increased focus to the Monkeypox outbreak we're seeing here in Chicago, across our state, and around the country. Since the beginning of this outbreak, the Chicago Department of Public Health has been working diligently with clinical and community partners to raise awareness and vaccinate residents at increased risk and will continue to do so.
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