Cases of monkeypox are continuing to spread in non-endemic countries. As of 24 May, 240 confirmed cases of monkeypox were reported in 19 countries, and numbers are expected to increase. Lewis described the outbreak as an “unusual situation” as a high number of cases have been reported in multiple countries within just a couple of days. On Wednesday, Weyer said that the current monkeypox outbreak was the largest that has been recorded outside of the 12 endemic countries. READ | No monkeypox cases detected in SA, but more than 140 cases reported in 15 countries - NICDREAD | Monkeypox: NICD doesn't see the need for mass vaccination campaign

Source: News 24 May 26, 2022 06:20 UTC