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Masking to prevent Monkeypox transmission?

Masking to prevent Monkeypox transmission?

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@sh76 said
CDC:

[quote]Monkeypox spreads between people primarily through direct contact with infectious sores, scabs, or body fluids. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact. Monkeypox can spread during intimate contact between people, including during sex, as well as activities like kissing, cuddling, or touching parts of the body with mo ...[text shortened]... political point. I'm just asking:

Can someone please explain this one to me? In English, please.
If you are going to French someone you have to wear a mask, you know it makes sense.

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@shallow-blue said
Suuuurrrre... not political at all...

You're sounding more like Joe every day.
Aaaaand...

After 24 hours or so, the CDC drops the mask recommendation.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-cdc-removes-mask-recommendation-monkeypox-travel-notice-avoid-confusion-2022-06-07/

Well, that made a lot of sense while it lasted...

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The CDC just looks sooooo competent these days...

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@sh76 said
CDC:

[quote]Monkeypox spreads between people primarily through direct contact with infectious sores, scabs, or body fluids. It also can be spread by respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact. Monkeypox can spread during intimate contact between people, including during sex, as well as activities like kissing, cuddling, or touching parts of the body with mo ...[text shortened]... political point. I'm just asking:

Can someone please explain this one to me? In English, please.
Source for the first quote:

https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/transmission.html

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Say it, don't spray it. Otherwise let me mask up.
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