ZURICH May 31stThe World Health Organization (WHO) is not confident at this stage that the spread of monkeypox in humans can be completely contained, said Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe. measures that were necessary to combat COVID-19, as the virus spreads in a different way.» But — and this is important — we do not yet know if we can completely contain its spread. To do this, we need a significant and urgent reduction in cases of infection through clear communication, community-led action, isolation of cases during the infectious period, and effective contact tracing and monitoring,” Kluge said in a statement released on Tuesday. He explained that the spread of the virus occurred amid the lifting of travel restrictions previously imposed due for the coronavirus. Kluge added that the likelihood of further spread of the infection in Europe and other countries during the summer is high.Nigeria reports first death from monkeypox»In the coming months, many of the dozens of planned festivals and large parties will provide additional conditions in which increased (transmission of the virus) can occur. But they (the events) also provide ample opportunities for interaction with young, sexually active and mobile people in order to raise awareness and strengthen individual and public protection,” Kluge said. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is also transmitted between people. It is usually a mild condition and most people recover within a few weeks, but complications can occur for some. The initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. A rash may develop, often starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash changes and goes through various stages before finally forming a scab, which later falls off. and DistributionInfographicView
