World Health Says Monkeypox may further Spread
WORLD HEALTH – WHO spoke on the increasing monkeypox cases amid the disease’s outbreak in several countries.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unfortunate impacts on several countries across the globe. The economy of many nations dropped following the unusual business operations amid the restrictions causing the shutting down of several small and big businesses. Many people are still struggling financially.
Worst, the pandemic took the lives of millions of people across the globe. It led to several deaths wherein those who died faced their passing alone and physically away from their families and loved ones.
After more than two (2) years since it started and the vaccinations that took place worldwide, the COVID-19 cases dropped and many nations eased their restrictions. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to remind the public that there are still threats.
Unfortunately, amid the threats of COVID-19 still existing, there is a new disease that is causing an outbreak in several nations across the globe. It is monkeypox, a skin disease that is endemic in West and South Africa.
However, now, cases have been recorded in non-endemic countries. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, World Health said that 780 monkeypox cases were logged in at least 27 non-endemic countries. The UN health agency said there is a possibility that cases will continue to grow.
Globally, WHO classified the monkeypox level as moderate as it is the first time that it was recorded in several non-endemic nations. Among these are Britain which recorded 207 cases, Spain with 156 cases, Portugal with 138 cases, and Germany with 57 cases.
In non-endemic countries, there are few hospitalizations due to monkeypox aside from the isolation required of the patients. One case of the disease in a non-endemic nation is considered an outbreak. The health authorities have previously urged countries to boost their screening efforts to prevent the entry of this disease.
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