Monkeypox misinformation spreading faster than the virus, experts say

Does monkeypox spread easily on surfaces or in the air? Experts clear up misinformation Does monkeypox spread easily through the air, on surfaces or from food? False reports about the virus are causing high levels of anxiety. NBC News

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For starters, there is no strong evidence at this time that health care workers are at substantial risk of contracting monkeypox on the job. While 386 health care professionals have been diagnosed with the virus worldwide, most contracted the virus in the community, according to the WHO. The agency said more investigation is needed on the matter, however.

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“We know that it’s possible for monkeypox to spread via contaminated surfaces,” said Anne Rimoin, an epidemiologist at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and a leading monkeypox expert. This includes, in particular, bedding, sheets, towels and unwashed clothing that has come into contact with infected lesions.