It has arrived.

Douglas County reports first presumed case of monkeypox (Omaha World-Herald)

The Douglas County Health Department on Monday confirmed a case of orthopox in the county, which after further testing is expected to be the state’s first case of monkeypox.

Monkeypox is a virus in the orthopox family, which also includes smallpox. Monkeypox is milder than smallpox.

The person who is infected is a man in his 30s with a history of international travel, Health Department officials said. He is doing well and isolating at home. The department is tracing his contacts to identify any people who may have been exposed.

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Douglas County is the most populous in the state; its seat is Omaha.