WHO giving Monkeypox a more politically correct name....

[C_T_Russell]

Oh well no more shagging monkeys then I guess 

It can spread between people through close contact
The virus generally spreads to people from infected wild animals such as rodents and primates, found in the rainforests of Central and West Africa, but human-to-human transmission can also occur. Similar to viruses like Ebola, transmission only happens in close proximity by contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets or contaminated materials such as bedding or clothes.

I was more worried about the media blaming its spread on homosexuals.
Its not really an STD, but rather spread by close contact as you say.

i must say its weird why we are seeing so many cases of this fairly uncommon disease spreading now.