WHO comes to a conclusion that Monkeypox spreads globally as the disease enters the countries where it does not typically appear. As of Saturday, 92 cases appear with 28 suspected cases of Monkeypox in the 12 member states. The UN agency announced that it would give further recommendations for countries on how to mitigate the spread.
In a few weeks only, the cases have spread in Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden, said Reuters. The virus also enters the United States, Canada, and Australia. There have been rising fears that the virus could be globally spreading.
Israel reported that the country signaled the virus to spread to the Middle East. Monkeypox is highly infectious. It is usually mild. But it is highly endemic in parts of west and central Africa. The virus could be easily transmitted through skin contact or droplets from a contaminated person. Sharing bedding and towels could also transmit the virus. Therefore, self-isolation and hygiene are the requirements for those infected.
The symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion, and a chickenpox-like rash. The rash is majorly in the hands and face. Based on WHO, it could take two weeks or a month to clear the rash. The highest transmission is between human-to-human occurring among people who have a close contact with the affected.
David Heymann, WHO official said that there was a meeting between health experts via video conference. They need to study whether there is any asymptomatic spread. He added that due to the urgency of the situation, the committee declares a public health emergency. This is the form of WHO’s highest alert for international concern, the same as Covid-19 pandemic.
