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New York issues Mpox warning amid outbreak in Africa
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
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The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
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