ECF Monkeypox Webinar Report

 

 

So, I wasn't thrilled with the experience of attending the ECF's monkeypox webinar for entertainment industry professionals. There was useful information, but confusingly presented and the session I attended (2pm EDT) had an unmoderated chat dominated by misinformation and homophobia

Three useful things I took away from the session though: 

1. People vaccinated for smallpox (routine until 1972) are very likely to be protected against monkeypox (MPX).
2. This fact sheet from the NYC health officials provides guidance for safely doing commercial laundry (like for wardrobe) amidst a MPX outbreak. 
3. Hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes/sprays are effective against this virus.
   

 We'll be determining protocols based on this info, until/unless we hear anything specific about requirements from Actor's Equity regarding our shows, or a detailed fact sheet from ACTS.

 

The dye vat photo accompanying this post has nothing to do with the content. You do not need to boil clothing contaminated by MPX.