First Death from Alaskapox Reported in Alaska

An elderly man from the Kenai Peninsula becomes the first fatality due to Alaskapox, a viral disease discovered in 2015.

Alaskapox, a recently identified viral disease, has claimed its first human life in Alaska.
The deceased, an elderly man with a compromised immune system, was undergoing cancer treatment.
Alaskapox is transmitted through contact with infected animals, with no documented human-to-human transmission.
The virus has been found in small mammals across Alaska, suggesting a wider geographical spread.
Health officials emphasize the importance of covering lesions and maintaining hygiene to prevent transmission.