Monkeypox is caused by the Monkeypox virus, which belongs to the Poxviridae family. (Mpox)

Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which also causes chickenpox (varicella).

Not the same.

Shingles itself is not contagious, but the virus can cause chickenpox in someone who has not had chickenpox or has not been vaccinated against chickenpox.

Although both diseases cause skin rashes, they have different causes, transmission routes and symptoms.

Whatever. What is being pushed up again in the media is just not normal. Perhaps we should take a closer look at the pipeline blast.