Two more people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, the virus that causes monkeypox, in New York City bringing the total number of cases in the city to four.
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene"Two more people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus in NYC, which is presumed to be monkeypox. We will be conducting contact tracing and monitoring and will refer people for care if necessary. Monkeypox is rare in New York City but we can prevent the spread.".
Symptoms appear seven to 14 days after infectionOne person in New York City is being treated at Bellevue for a possible case of monkeypox. Meanwhile, cases have turned up in Europe.Those who recently traveled to Portugal, Spain, the UK, Canada or Central or Western African countries."Any New Yorker who feels sick should stay home and contact their provider if they notice sores or lesions.
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