There are some serious illnesses associated with monkeys, some fatal. I’d be worried the ‘pink eye’ is herpes related, something common in some types of monkeys.
The CDC was very quick to start issuing warnings and trying to contact people who might have come in contact with them, without proving much detail about health concerns. Wouldn’t be surprised if the monkeys were infected with some serious pathogens that the CDC will try to cover up.
I used to work at the NIH in Bethesda. One of the maintenance mechanics was in the monkey area and one threw feces in his face. He got sick and died.
Yep, that was my first thought. I wouldn't be surprised to learn these are bioweapons lab animals with some serious pathogens.