New DelhiThe World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that community transmission of the monkeypox infection had been reported in a few countries because it had warned of a “real” risk of the disease. While confirming that more than 1,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported from 29 countries, the WHO said it was concerned about the risk of infection for “vulnerable groups, including children and pregnant women.”Also read – Corona, Monkeypox, Tomato Flu, Mars to Norovirus, these 8 viruses are wreaking havoc all over the world.
“Some countries are now apparently reporting cases of community transmission, including some cases involving women. The risk of monkeypox being established in non-native countries is real. The WHO is particularly concerned about the risks of the virus to vulnerable groups, including children and pregnant women, “said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanam Ghebreyes in a press briefing. Also read – As of June 2, 780 cases of monkeypox have been reported or identified: WHO
“More than 1,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 29 countries where the disease is not endemic, with no deaths reported so far. The WHO urges affected countries to identify all cases and contacts to control the epidemic and prevent further spread, “the WHO said. Also read – The WHO lists 5 main steps to prevent monkeypox transmission
