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Originally Published 2 months ago — by KSAT
An inmate at Bexar County jail is being treated for monkeypox at a hospital, with authorities monitoring potential exposure risks; the virus is not airborne and spreads through contact with lesions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Salt Lake Tribune
Mosquitoes at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City have tested positive for West Nile virus. In response, prison officials are encouraging inmates and staff to take preventive measures, such as using bug repellent and wearing protective clothing. While there have been no reported cases of West Nile virus in people at the prison, staff will monitor inmates for signs of the virus. The facility was built on prime mosquito habitat, and last year, lawmakers allocated $300,000 to address the mosquito problem. Corrections staff have been trained to apply larvicide to kill mosquito larvae in bodies of water around the facility.