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This clade (variant) if monkeypox has a 1% fatality rate. Furthermore, since these fatalities are primarily based on cases in Africa - with poor healthcare, many unreported cases - it is quite likely that one percent fatality rate does not factor in age, pre existing health conditions etc. Furthermore, monkeypox is transmitted only through physical contact w an infected person or clothing, bedding etc. Finally, the US experienced an outbreak of monkeypox in 2003. 43 cases. So takeaway is - don't touch anyone w blisters on their hands, face. That's it. Oh yeah, wash your hands regularly. The chances of contracting monkeypox are miniscule. Enough with the Fear Porn!

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