The emergence of the monkeypox virus in many countries in a row has caused great concern all over the world after the coronavirus epidemic. While the spread of the monkeypox (monkeypox) virus and the developments are followed uneasily by people, the statements made by the World Health Organization are also curious. Finally, WHO shared the latest information on the spread of monkeypox in its statement. Accordingly, there is an increase in cases. In the statement, an important call was made to WHO member countries, while providing information on whether there was any loss of life due to the monkeypox virus.
LOSS OF LIVES?
As of May 26, it was stated that 257 of the cases reported to the WHO center from 23 countries were confirmed and 120 suspected cases were examined.
It was stated that as the follow-up of the virus expands, the number of cases is likely to increase in endemic and non-endemic countries.
IMPORTANT CALL TO WHO MEMBER COUNTRIES
WHO member countries were called to “provide accurate information to people at high risk of contracting the monkeypox virus”, “prevent further spread of the virus among risk groups” and “protect healthcare workers working in the field to combat the virus”.
MOST CASES ARE IN ENGLAND
According to the case table published on the organization’s website, there are 106 cases in England, 49 in Portugal, 26 in Canada, 20 in Spain, 12 in the Netherlands, and 10 in the USA, where the highest number of monkeypox cases are seen.
In Austria, Belgium, France, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Italy and Australia and other countries where the virus is seen, the number of cases is below 10.
The monkeypox virus, discovered in Africa and periodically coming out of the continent, was last seen in England on May 6 and spread to European countries in the following days. (AA)