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NYC Health officials are warning New Yorkers that mpox / MPV cases are once again on the rise in New York City, with 226 people in New York City having tested positive for mpox since Jan. 1, and 57 cases having been recorded in the last month (Aug. 10 to Sept. 11).
As reported, New York City declared an end to the MPV outbreak in February 2023, after what was described as a nation-leading response.
Mpox is a contagious disease caused by the monkeypox virus according to health officials. In the U.S., cases have mainly spread through sex and other intimate contact among social networks of people who have sex with multiple partners. However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has mpox is at risk for infection.
Source: NYC Department of Health
If you have a new or unexpected rash or sores, contact a health care provider right away, and tell your health care provider about any recent travel. More information can be found here.
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