The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a Level 2 health notice because of monkeypox.They are warning travelers to practice enhanced precautions.Precautions include washing hands often or using hand sanitizer and keeping hands away from the face.New Hampshire state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said despite the cases being seen in parts of the globe, the risk in New Hampshire remains low.”I want to be very clear that this is not like Covid. It’s not like other viruses that we consider airborne viruses,” Chan said. Experts said it appears to be transmitting through physical contact and within sexual networks primarily.Dr. Chan said there are vaccines and treatments for monkeypox.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing a Level 2 health notice because of monkeypox.
They are warning travelers to practice enhanced precautions.
Precautions include washing hands often or using hand sanitizer and keeping hands away from the face.
New Hampshire state epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said despite the cases being seen in parts of the globe, the risk in New Hampshire remains low.
“I want to be very clear that this is not like Covid. It’s not like other viruses that we consider airborne viruses,” Chan said.
Experts said it appears to be transmitting through physical contact and within sexual networks primarily.
Dr. Chan said there are vaccines and treatments for monkeypox.
