mpox outbreak and potential school closures

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The article discusses the concerns among U.S. students about potential school closures due to the recent mpox outbreak, clarifying that mpox is different from Covid and unlikely to lead to widespread closures. Experts emphasize that mpox spreads through close skin-to-skin contact and is not airborne like Covid. The outbreak is mainly in Africa, with limited cases outside the continent. Health officials believe that school closures in the U.S. are highly unlikely.

Key Points

  • mpox is different from Covid and spreads through close, skin-to-skin contact
  • The outbreak is mainly in Africa, with limited cases outside the continent
  • Experts do not believe that mpox will lead to widespread school closures in the U.S.

Pros

  • Experts emphasize that mpox is not airborne like Covid
  • Health officials believe that school closures in the U.S. are highly unlikely

Cons

  • Concerns among U.S. students about potential school closures due to the mpox outbreak