Mpox cases are spiking again in NYC, health department says

New York City’s health department is warning of another increase in local cases of the mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, and urging medical professionals to monitor for cases ahead of the summer, when higher transmission may occur. Health officials said in an advisory on Friday that a “substantial” uptick in reported mpox cases has occurred in the city since October, even as the overall number of cases is low compared to an outbreak in 2022. Monthly cases peaked at 51 this past January and have averaged 36 per month...