WHO warns of monkeypox virus, more than 1000 cases reported in countries

- Monkeypox is usually a self-limiting disease and usually lasts 2 to 4 weeks: Tedros

Geneva, Ta. 09 June 2022, Thursday

Amid a worldwide outbreak of the monkeypox virus, the WHO issued a warning on Wednesday. WHO President Tedros Adnom said there were more than 1,000 cases of monkeypox in the country. In countries where cases of monkeypox have been reported, caution is needed.

No one has died from the monkeypox virus so far, he said. Monkeypox could be established permanently in non-native countries, Tedros said. The monkeypox virus is endemic to humans in 9 African countries but its outbreak has been seen in several states in recent months. The euros are the largest, followed by Britain, Spain and Portugal.

So far, more than 1,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 29 countries, Tedros said. While the disease is not localized in countries. However no deaths have been reported in these countries so far. In such cases, the WHO urges affected countries to identify all cases and contacts to control the epidemic and prevent infection.

Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. This is followed by rashes or sores on the skin. Monkeypox is usually a self-limiting disease and usually lasts 2 to 4 weeks, Tedros said. It can be serious in children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

Antivirals and vaccines have been approved for the monkeypox vaccine but its supply is limited, Tedros said. WHO is working to develop a coordinated approach based on public health needs. Tedros said mass vaccination (monkeypox vaccination) is necessary because the disease has spread to 29 countries so far. Also, those who have symptoms of monkeypox should stay at home and take care not to infect other people.