Here we go again…

Another virus, another mask! New Yorkers told to mask up again after local patient tests POSITIVE for same genus virus as monkeypox: CDC issues alert and WHO calls emergency meeting after US probes six cases while Europe confirms 100

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10839325/NYC-warns-residents-wear-mask-local-tests-positive-virus-related-monkeypox.html

– An NYC patient has tested positive for orthopoxvirus - the genus of viruses that includes smallpox, cowpox, horsepox, camelpox, and monkeypox

– The CDC is still waiting for confirmation that the patient has monkeypox itself

– Health officials have suggested residents wear masks amid the outbreak

– The NYC cases comes as Europe confirms 100 infections of the rare disease

– The CDC issued an alert Friday telling doctors to be 'vigilant' for cases

– WHO called an emergency meeting to discuss the virus' unprecedented spread