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Jul. 25, 2022

Should you be concerned after WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency?

The World Health Organization has says the spread of monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern, signaling a major shift in the organization’s stance on the virus from just a month ago. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel breaks down how concerned Americans should be about the designation and how the virus spreads. 

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