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School Monkeypox Plan

(Salem, OR) -- The Oregon Department of Education has released tools for public school districts to manage monkeypox. The risk of transmission of the monkeypox virus is low. The tools stress the need to prevent stigma, harassment, and stereotyping that can happen to people with the virus. It says schools should have plans for leave if students or staff become sick. And, a plan for students to continue education if they have to remain home with the virus.

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