The World Health Organization announced the number of monkeypox cases per week. According to this, 780 more viruses were detected outside of Africa alone. This number has been recorded as 3 times the previous week. So, should we be worried about this increase?
Everyone’s eyes as the whole world tries to forget about COVID-19 to monkey flower returned. So much so that the number of cases that broke out suddenly created a new epidemic concern. However, authorized names, including Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, say that there is nothing to be afraid of in this regard. The latest statements from the World Health Organization are that the monkeypox virus is insidious. continues to spread it reveals.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced the number of cases per week. According to the statements made, the number of cases outside of Africa it was 780. This figure was announced as 257 just a week ago. In other words, the number of cases has tripled in the last week. Moreover, we are not sure of the accuracy of this number. WHO in different countries not yet detected indicates that there may be cases.
No high risk yet
When we look at the statements of the World Health Organization, it is seen that the monkeypox virus has not yet been used for public health. at low risk It is stated that this situation may change as the numbers increase. With this; According to WHO, to date, due to the monkeypox virus deceased nobody was.
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When we look at the spread map of the virus, we see that the most cases are in Europe and North America. The leading place on the basis of countries is United Arab Emirates. To date, 207 cases have been detected in the country. This country with 156 cases Spain and with 138 cases Portugal following.
Should we be worried about increased cases of monkeypox?
Monkeypox virus causes an illness, so of course we should be worried if it happens to us. However, the virus in question is not new and is already There is both a treatment and a preventive vaccine. Therefore, as long as the number of cases of monkeypox virus does not reach the millions, the probability of revealing a pandemic like COVID-19 is extremely low. The statement of the World Health Organization that ‘no one has lost their life yet’ is in fact an indication that there should be no serious concern about this issue.
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