Fear event (if true).

"Even one confirmed case of smallpox would be considered an international health emergency."

"Tecovirimat (Tpoxx), an antiviral drug, was approved for use in the U.S. in 2018. However, it wasn't tested in people who are sick with smallpox, so it's not known if it is an effective drug option. A trial tested its safety in humans and found it to be as safe as the placebo. Other antiviral drugs continue to be studied."

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/smallpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20353027

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/smallpox/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353032