The New York City Health Department has reported a rise in cases of the ‘Mpox’ virus since October, with officials warning about a more severe strain that has emerged in the Congo. While the number of local cases is still lower than it was at its peak almost two years ago, 94 percent of patients affected by Mpox are gay and bisexual men. For more information on the symptoms of Mpox, visit the link provided.
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