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While the majority of monkeypox cases are among men who have sex with men, reports have emerged of infections in children and a domestic dog in France. A case study in "The Lancet" described an Italian Greyhound contracting the virus after "co-sleeping" with its infected owners. The hosts express skepticism and disgust regarding the narrative of how the virus is jumping from humans to pets and infants.
The segment addresses a viral myth that Black people are immune to coronavirus, featuring a debunking by Dr. Jen Cottle. They examine data from Gabon24 and The Lancet showing a surprisingly low number of cases in Africa despite heavy travel between China and Ethiopia. Adam Curry notes the lack of screening at Addis Ababa airport and the mystery surrounding why the virus hasn't devastated the continent as expected.
