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The World Health Organization 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.

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.

  • Icalasari@fedia.io
    381·
    3 months ago

    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

    • TransplantedSconie@lemm.eeEnglish
      216·
      3 months ago

      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.

        • TransplantedSconie@lemm.eeEnglish
          9·
          3 months ago

          He declared the pandemic is over in 2022 (and he’s right it’s endemic now) and ended the covid national emergency in 2023 after Congress forced the issue with a bill sponsored by Paul "Even My Close Family Says Not To Vote For Me"Gosar.

          He never said covid is “over”