WHO Expects More Monkeypox Cases Will Be Reported

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In the U.S., eight states report a total of 10 cases of monkeypox, according to the CDC.

We know that we will have more cases in the coming days,” Sylvie Briand, WHO director for global infectious hazard preparedness, said during a briefing. She added that “we are still at the very, very beginning of this event

As of Friday, WHO reports nearly 200 monkeypox cases across more than 20 countries that don’t typically have the disease. The virus is endemic in several African countries.

“Currently we don't know if we are just seeing the peak of the iceberg and there are many more cases that are still undetected in the community,” Briand said.

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