WHO REPORTS MORE THAN 41,000 CASES OF

MONKEYPOX GLOBALLY.

The number of cases reported globally declines 21% in the week ended August 21,
after a month-long trend of rising infections. More than 41,000 cases of monkeypox and
12 deaths have been reported from 96 countries, with the majority of cases from the
United States, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, August 25.
The WHO declared the outbreak a global health emergency in July. The number of
cases reported globally declined 21% in the week ended August 21, after a month-long
trend of rising infections.
“There are signs the outbreak is slowing in Europe, where a combination of effective
public health measures, behavior change, and vaccination is helping to prevent
transmission,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a press
briefing. Still, more than a dozen countries saw a rise in weekly case numbers with the
highest increase reported in the United States. Over 34% of the current global case
count is in the United States.

Since it affects people of all sexual orientations, monkeypox is not a sexually

transmitted illness. Despite the fact that the virus mainly affects men who have
intercourse with other men, your risk of contracting the virus increases if you have
regular contact with anyone who is sick. Close contact with an infected person or animal
is necessary for the disease to spread. Or it can spread when someone handles
objects, like blankets, that have come into contact with a monkeypox victim.
By keeping our distance from those who have a rash that resembles monkeypox, we
can avoid contracting the disease. Following any contact with the individual, thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water. It poses a threat, and many of its signs resemble
those of the virus that is plaguing us at the moment (Covid-19). Having it puts us in
danger as well.
However, this does not mean that you should hide inside your homes and flats. In our
nation, there are four cases of the monkeypox virus. Nevertheless, it is always wise to
be aware of how to stay secure in the event of an outbreak. Better safe than sorry is
something I would keep in mind when it comes to this virus. For those who meet the
requirements, vaccines are accessible, however, the supply is constrained. If you want
to know if you qualify for one, you can fill out a survey.