The federal government declared monkeypox a public health emergency on Aug. 4. Many businesses may be wondering whether they need to impose new health and safety measures as they did in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to the CDC, monkeypox is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox. Unlike Covid-19, which is highly transmissible through respiratory droplets, monkeypox is spreading mostly through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact—e.g., during sex, hugging/kissing, and by touching contaminated towels, clothing, and bedding.
There are approximately 11,000 known cases of monkeypox in the US and no known fatalities.
At this time, no state or local orders require businesses to implement safety protocols specific to monkeypox.
Nevertheless, to help protect employees and alleviate concern among their workforce, employers should consider communicating basic information and resources about monkeypox, including available CDC guidance on steps individuals can take to protect themselves and others.
These communications can also be used to remind employees of the importance of practicing good hygiene, available benefits if...
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