KILLEEN, Texas — Killeen High School has announced that someone on campus has tested positive for Monkeypox.
According to the school, they were notified about the case by the Bell County Health District on Oct. 18. They report that the person has not been on campus since Oct. 5.
Killeen High has not released whether the person is a student or a faculty member, but they do not believe that the case is widespread. Those who were deemed in close contact with the individual were contacted by the district's nursing staff.
Monkeypox is a virus which causes a rash that can look like pimples or blisters.
More information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.