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4 Fast Facts about monkeypox

On May 18, a Massachusetts man tested positive for monkeypox. Here are 4 fast facts about the rare virus.
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No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis

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No, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service

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4 Fast Facts about monkeypox

No, there is not a doorway on Mars, like viral posts suggest

No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole

No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis

No, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service

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