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Mario Tama/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In summer 2022, the global mpox outbreak seemed poised to overwhelm the U.S. with cases rising exponentially every week and no signs of slowing. A successful public health campaign — promoting behavior changes and vaccination — helped cases drop dramatically. However, a new small study published Thursday and led […]

EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Indoor mask requirements have been reinstated at all New York City public hospitals amid a rise in respiratory viruses including COVID-19 and flu. The mandate extends to the 11 hospitals, 30 health centers and five long-term care facilities run by NYC Health + Hospitals. The city’s health commissioner, Dr. Ashwin […]