In a briefing to governments on the virus’s “unusual” spread, Sylvie Briand, WHO’s epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention chief, stated, “We know that we will have more cases in the next days.” The World Health Organization has warned that the 200 cases of monkeypox discovered outside of endemic nations in recent weeks could be just the beginning.In 1970, the first human case of monkeypox was reported. The virus was first detected in monkeys maintained for research in 1958.Monkeypox is endemic in 11 countries in West and Central Africa, and is a less serious disease than its cousin smallpox.Also Read: Reaction of Desi father to his son’s Forbes profile is all too familiar The following are the facts concerning the monkeypox outbreak: More cases are expected in the following days, according to the World Health Organization. With a rise in monkeypox cases around the world, the government’s medical body, the Indian Council of Medical Research ( ICMR), warned on Friday (May 27, 2022) that youngsters are at higher risk of contracting the virus.Īlthough many nations have reported an unusual outbreak of monkeypox, an ICMR scientist said that no instances have been detected in India so far, noting that the nation is ready in case non-endemic nations experience an increase in infections.Īccording to the European Union’s disease agency, there have been 219 instances of monkeypox outside of regions where the virus is normally found.