In a recent update, the World Health Organization (WHO) has made it clear that mpox is not the same as COVID-19, and there won’t be lockdowns or major restrictions like those we saw during the pandemic. This news comes just after the WHO declared a global emergency over mpox.

So, what’s mpox? Also known as monkeypox, it’s a viral infection that causes painful sores and flu-like symptoms. Most of the time, it’s not too serious, though it can be dangerous. Recently, a new and concerning ve...