An incarcerated person who was suspected of having monkeypox at SanFrancisco jail tested negative, sheriff's officials say. Meanwhile, vaccine eligibiltiy for a 2nd dose expands to those who are immune compromised. SF_DPH SheriffSF
The San Francisco Sheriff's Office reported the suspected case last week. The person in question was being isolated from other inmates. Officials said precautions were also in place for interactions with employees.
The negative lab test result came in on Wednesday. Jail officials said there are currently no suspected or confirmed cases of the infectious disease at the jail.outbreak with 514 confirmed and suspected cases as of Wednesday. Overall, the State of California has 1,733 cases. , although delayed, has ramped up this week. The city's health department has prioritized the first dose of the two-dose Jynneos vaccine due to limited supply.
"People who have moderate to severe immune compromise are eligible for an additional dose and should talk to their doctor," the health department tweeted.
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