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 throu…
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!
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!