WHO Declares Global Emergency for New Mpox Variant
A more severe clade I variant spreads from the DRC, but experts assure no Covid-like lockdowns are needed.
- Over 18,000 cases and 1,200 deaths reported in Africa in 2024, primarily in the DRC.
- The new clade Ib variant spreads more easily and affects adults more than previous strains.
- Mpox spreads through close contact, unlike airborne Covid-19, reducing the need for lockdowns.
- Vaccines and antivirals are available, with efforts to ramp up production and distribution.
- Experts stress the importance of surveillance, vaccination, and targeted measures to control the outbreak.
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