The World Health Organization has identified close to 100 cases of monkeypox globally, including some here in the United States. So exactly what is it and how does it spread? Associated Press correspondent Julie Walker spoke with WHO advisor and virus expert Dr. David Heymann.

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The World Health Organization has identified close to 100 cases of monkeypox globally, including some here in the United States. So exactly what is it and how does it spread? Associated Press correspondent Julie Walker spoke with WHO advisor and virus expert Dr. David Heymann.
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Welcome to Hot Off The Wire, a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press. Music is by Skilsel and provided through Pixabay.

Welcome to Hot Off The Wire, a collection of news, sports and entertainment reports. The program is produced by Lee Enterprises with audio provided by The Associated Press. Music is by Skilsel and provided through Pixabay.

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