Monkeypox cases around the world have increased 77% in seven days, the World Health Organization said Thursday. There have been 6,027 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox in 59 countries as of Monday, up 2,614 cases from June 27, the last time the WHO issued its report. Monkeypox patient shares diagnosis in effort to combat stigma, raise awarenessThere are 4,920 confirmed cases in Europe, the region with the most cases. PHOTO: Monkeypox symptoms (CDC)People who identify as gay, bisexual or men who sleep with men make up most of the cases, according to the WHO's report. Monkeypox cases up 77% in 1 week: WHO originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News July 08, 2022 02:32 UTC