The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the virus in parts of Africa.
That comes as health officials also warn of a sharp rise in cases in Toronto.
On Tuesday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the mpox outbreaks were a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths so far this year, and called for international help to stop the virus’ spread.
While not considered strictly a sexually transmitted infection, it is spread through contact with bodily fluids or scabs and contaminated personal items like clothing, bedding, sex toys or toothbrushes, according to Toronto Public Health.
So based on recent history of how the general public deals with global health emergencies, it’s due to become endemic by the end of the decade
Not necessarily. The US doesn’t have an idiot at the helm.
Joe will make sure it’s stopped.
Trump would politicize it and refuse aid.
The general public isn’t just the US, though.
Point taken, but at least they will deliver the vaccines and PPE.
Last out break got to 70 countries before it was stopped. Hopefully we nip it in the bud.
Isn’t the world an American state?
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Imagine for a moment, if you will, if President Drink Bleach was in charge.
Or maybe don’t.
Toothbrushes! Oh shit. Now I gotta have a separate one to lend! First it was 3D printing… Can’t brush that because it’s carcinogenic, get a separate brush, blah blah. Now POX? Where does it stop? 😭
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