You would think that the NIAID would already be aware of the dangers, what with their Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases department and the fact that they've been 'studying' monkeypox since 2006 to the tune of >$27M dollars. Monkeypox isn't even on their list of really scary schtuff. (and neither is Orthopoxvirus or Poxviridae - scientific genus and family)
"NIAID Role
Since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and the subsequent anthrax mailings of that fall, NIAID has played a key supportive role in the larger national strategy to develop medical products and strategies to counter bioterrorism and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Learn more about the NIAID role in biodefense and emerging infectious disease research."
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/biodefense-emerging-infectious-diseases
https://www.usaspending.gov/keyword_search/%22monkeypox%22