WHO, monkeypox is not the new Covid

A World Health Organization official said Tuesday that monkeypox, whether new or old, is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread. “We can and must treat this disease together,” said Hans Kluge, WHO director for Europe, at a press conference. “So will we decide to set up systems to control and eliminate monkeypox globally, or will we face another cycle of panic and neglect? How we respond now and in the years to come will be a test critical for Europe and the world”, he added. Monkeypox is a viral infection that causes pus-filled blisters and has flu-like symptoms. The infection is usually mild but can be fatal. Variants 'clade 1b’ has caused global concern because it appears to spread more easily. A case of this variant was confirmed last week in Sweden and linked to a growing spread of the virus in Africa, the first case of its spread outside the continent. The WHO declared the latest outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant was identified. Mr Kluge said the focus on the new 'clade 1' strain will also help fight the less severe 'clade 2' …

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