WHO warns 9 cases of monkeypox in London

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WHO warns against monkey pox virus as more cases in Britain Most of them are in London, 9 cases have been found.

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning on Wednesday night (May 18) after it was reported that May see more cases of monkeypox virus in England Xinhua news agency reported that British health officials are investigating the cause of the outbreak. Most of the infected people were in London. There are now 9 infected people.

WHO said that based on the available data It’s possible that most infections will be infections in the UK. But the extent of transmission remains unclear. And there is a possibility that another infection will be detected later.

The report also added that the first three cases were from the same family. It confirmed the detection on 6 May, before four more were found a few days later, and the latest two, one in London. and one in the South East region.

The UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on its website last night (May 18) that nine people have now been infected with the monkeypox virus, most of them gay and bisexual. Chawal, or MSM (MSM)

The WHO statement added that four of the cases were confirmed by laboratory tests. He was admitted to a sexual health clinic for a blistering rash.

Picture from: AFP

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