The person had multiple other health conditions that contributed to the death.

Monkeypox is a highly infectious disease that has spread rapidly across the country since the first case was discovered in May.

Many are concerned after Kentucky's first suspected case of monkeypox was found in a Jefferson County resident last week -- but infectious disease specialists say there's no need for panic.

Indiana State Health Commissioner Kris Box said the risk of the monkeypox infection spreading among the public remains "extremely low."