CDC concerned about possible undetected monkeypox spread in U.K.

Here�s hoping that it�s a small outbreak and not an other pandemic!!! Also maybe we should bring back the smallpox vaccine into the regularly scheduled list.

The news is such a ray of sunshine

It's passed through close contact, so outbreaks are highly unlikely. So long as the infected isolate, like they are being told to.

If a virus like this can travel from West Africa to Edmonton this easily, then stopping Covid which is airborne - by closing the borders was never a thing.

Do you actually believe that people will do as they were told. Some nutbar will decide they are above all that crap�. Then we find out whether delta and the pox can have a horribly mutant child�. Isn�t that how the movie goes?

Australia reports �probable� case of monkeypox in returned traveller from Europe

Given the last 2 years, I think 70% of people do what they are told, if they think it is best for everyone and comes from a reliable source. 5% will ignore all advice given to them, because it goes against their 'common sense', whatever that means. 25% will remain skeptical, and change their habits based on what they see happening. YMMV.

Man Tests Positive for COVID, Monkeypox and HIV After Spain Trip

Trifecta unlocked!

I wonder how much protection us old geezers who received the Smallpox vaccine have against Monkeypox?

A little, most likely. They are similar, and don't mutate. But, as you say, it's been a while since our immune systems saw them.