The first death was recorded in Europe, with the first death of a person from the monkeypox virus in Spain.
In the statement made by the Spanish Ministry of Health, it was stated that 4,298 monkeypox viruses were detected in the country.
In the statement, it was stated that the highest monkeypox case worldwide was detected in Spain.
FIRST DEATH IN THE EUROPEAN CONTINENT
It was stated in the statement that a person died for the first time in the country due to the monkeypox virus, and this death was the first death due to an epidemic in Europe and the second death outside of Africa.
In the statement, it was informed that 120 people who caught the monkeypox virus in Spain continue to be treated in hospitals.
FIRST DEATH IN LATIN AMERICA
The first death occurred in Latin American countries, with the first death of a person due to the monkeypox virus in Brazil.
In the statement made by the Brazilian Ministry of Health, it was stated that the number of monkeypox cases in the country increased to 1066, and the first death was recorded.
It was recorded that the deceased was a 44-year-old male patient living in the city of Uberlandia in the state of Minas Gerais.
It was reported that the majority of the cases occurred in Sao Paulo, the most populous state in the country, with the number being 823.
Authorities announced the establishment of an emergency committee due to the increasing cases. The government announced that it is discussing the situation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization.
Brazil is the country with the highest number of monkeypox cases in North and South America after the USA.
EMERGENCY HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the monkeypox epidemic, which continues to spread throughout the world, especially in Europe, as an International Public Health Emergency (PHEIC) on 23 July.
In the statement made by WHO on 27 July, it was reported that more than 18 thousand cases from 78 countries were confirmed, with 70 percent of the cases in the European region and 25 percent in the Americas region.
In the statement, it was stated that Spain was the country with the highest number of monkeypox virus cases. (AA)