MONKEYPOX

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern Saturday. From how it spreads to preventative measures, here's what you need to know about the disease.

A large proportion of cases diagnosed in the UK are among gay and bisexual men.

This coming as the CDC says the risk to the generic public for now is low

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring more than 200 people in 27 states for possible exposure to monkeypox, a disease that kills about 10% of those who contract it. >> Read more trending newsThose being monitored came into contact with an individual who contracted monkeypox in Nigeria before traveling to the United States earlier this month. The U.S. resident infected with monkeypox traveled overnight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Atlanta, arriving on July 9. So far, there have been no other cases diagnosed in the United States. According to the CDC, “Currently, there is no proven, safe treatment for monkeypox virus infection.