Summary
Questions are swirling around an apparent outbreak of monkeypox, a rare disease that has been found in a number of countries around the world including the U.S. The disease causes fever, headache and swollen lymph nodes among other things. Many are asking about what they need to know. Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, joins John Yang to discuss. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who is interviewed for this story, and what is his background?
- What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
- When and Where did monkeypox originate?
- Why is monkeypox spreading?
- How does monkeypox spread?
Focus Questions
What actions do you think the government should take to prevent the spread of monkeypox in the United States? Media literacy: Do you think this disease should get closer attention in the media even though only 200 cases have been recorded nationwide? Why or why not?For More
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Zachary Vogel, a senior at Alexandria City High School in Alexandria, Va., and a rising freshman at Ithaca College, wrote today’s Daily News Lesson with editing by Vic Pasquantonio.
