Scientists' big monkeypox fear: It will spread to wild animals and be here to stay - Yahoo News


8/19/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Corinne Purtill

The longer the monkeypox outbreak drags on, the more likely the virus will spread to wild animals. If that happens we'll never be rid of it.

An urban rat emerges from its hole at a subway stop in New York City. If monkeypox spreads to rats or other wild animals, it will remain for good, experts say. (Julie Jacobson / Associated Press) Ma… [+6072 chars]

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