Potential Case Of Monkeypox Being Investigated In New York City

The virus causes flu-like symptoms and has been identified in the U.S., France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Canada and the U.K.

A second possible case of monkeypox in the U.S. is being investigated in New York City.

The New York Health Department says it "will conduct preliminary tests, which — if positive — will be sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmatory testing."

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