Employee of UPMC Children’s Hospital diagnosed with monkeypox

PITTSBURGH — An employee of UPMC Children’s Hospital has been diagnosed with monkeypox, UPMC said on Friday.

Patients and staff who were in contact with the employee were notified. Infection prevention experts have also been contacted.

UPMC said steps to prevent monkeypox transmission were in place before the employee was diagnosed so they believe there is a low risk of exposure.