The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an outbreak of the virus in parts of Africa.
That comes as health officials also warn of a sharp rise in cases in Toronto.
On Tuesday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the mpox outbreaks were a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths so far this year, and called for international help to stop the virus’ spread.
While not considered strictly a sexually transmitted infection, it is spread through contact with bodily fluids or scabs and contaminated personal items like clothing, bedding, sex toys or toothbrushes, according to Toronto Public Health.
Toothbrushes! Oh shit. Now I gotta have a separate one to lend! First it was 3D printing… Can’t brush that because it’s carcinogenic, get a separate brush, blah blah. Now POX? Where does it stop? 😭
Big Toothbrush won’t stop until we all have a different brush for every surface.