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According to the World Health Organization, the recent spread of Mpox is not comparable to the coronavirus pandemic. MPox is not the new Covid, said Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at a press conference on Tuesday. This applies regardless of whether it is the latest or the old variant. The authorities know how to control the spread of the virus.
“We can and must take joint action against Mpox,” emphasized Kluge. “So are we going to put the systems in place to control and eliminate Mpox globally? Or will we enter another cycle of panic and neglect? How we respond now and in the coming years will be a crucial test for Europe and the world.”
Highest WHO alert level
Last Wednesday, the WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the spread of a new virus variant, declaring its highest alert level. The clade Ib variant has caused global concern as it spreads quickly through close contact. A case of this variant was confirmed in Sweden last week and has been linked to its growing spread in Africa.
Kluge said the focus on Clade I allows Europe to focus on the less severe Clade II variant, including better public health advice and surveillance. Around 100 new Clade II cases are reported monthly in the European region.
- source: kurier.at/picture: pixabay.com
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