New York City has seen a significant increase in cases of the Mpox virus since last October, with 94 percent of local patients affected being gay and bisexual men. However, the number of cases remains lower than it was at its peak almost two years ago. The Health Department is also warning about a more severe strain of the illness that has emerged in the Congo and could potentially spread to New York City. For more information on the symptoms of Mpox, visit the provided link.
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