These same regions also have a total of 87 suspected cases of monkeypox and 27 people hospitalised with the infection. No deaths have been reported anywhere in the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This is the first time cases with no travel history have been reported in Europe, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Nevertheless, monkeypox cases are expected to rise, at least in Europe, over the coming months. In the UK, early cases were largely seen in gay, bisexual or men who have sex with men.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 24, 2022 11:53 UTC