Under fresh guidance issued by the government, anyone with “direct exposure” to a monkeypox case should remain at home for up to 21 days and refrain from travel
The disease, which was first found in monkeys, can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact – including sexual intercourse – and is caused by the monkeypox virus. It is commonly found in Central and West Africa.
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