Monkeypox myths vs. facts amid public health emergency: expert answers

The threat of a monkeypox epidemic now looms as federal health officials work to secure more resources thanks to an emergency declaration by the White House on Thursday. Health agencies in the US have counted at least 6,600 cases of suspected monkeypox — with another 1,000 cases expected to be added next week, according to epidemiological forecasters. Among the nation’s illness epicenters, New York City is battling more than 1,400 cases following an outbreak during the month of June.-- More...