WHO monitors monkeypox outbreak in 11 countries, confirms 80 cases worldwide

Entity states that diagnoses occur in countries where the disease is not considered endemic, that is, reported outbreaks are atypical

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Monkeypox spread across Europe

THE World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed this Friday, 20, at least 80 cases of monkey pox around the world. The announcement came after an emergency meeting of the agency, which reported monitoring another 50 possible positive diagnoses. The WHO has warned that as epidemiological surveillance increases, it is likely that the number of positive cases for the disease will also grow. In a statement, the organization said it “is working with affected countries and others to expand disease surveillance to find and support people who may be affected and provide guidance on how to manage the disease.”

At the Brazil there are still no reported cases of monkeypox, but a 26 years old Brazilian been diagnosed with the disease in Germany and is isolated at the Schwabing Clinic in Munich. So far, 11 countries have reported cases of monkeypox in their territories: Germany, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Spain, the United States, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal and the United Kingdom. The WHO also states that the cases occur in countries where the disease is not endemic, therefore, they should be considered atypical.

Source: Jovempan

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