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Pierce County Detects Mpox in Wastewater, Risk Remains Low
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Wastewater testing in Pierce County detected clade 1 mpox on Sept. 24, conducted by University of Washington and Washington State Department of Health.
- Six United States cases of clade 1 mpox are linked to travel to outbreak areas; no sustained transmission.
- Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will increase wastewater testing; Health Officer Dr. James Miller says risk remains low.
