Thread by @WHO

#Monkeypox has so far been reported from 11 countries that normally don't have the disease. WHO is working with these countries & others to expand surveillance, and provide guidance.
There are about 80 confirmed cases, and 50 pending investigations. More likely to be reported.

These #monkeypox cases are from non-endemic countries.
WHO continues to receive updates on the status of ongoing outbreaks in endemic countries through established surveillance mechanisms bit.ly/3ls48Jp

As always, WHO is working with all Member States, regional offices, @ECDC, @CDCgov, technical advisory groups (e.g. Strategic & Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential [STAG-IH]), expert working groups, @GOARN & others on #monkeypox

#Monkeypox spreads between ppl in many ways
-Physical contact with someone with symptoms
-Touching things contaminated with the virus (bedding, towels, clothes, etc)
-Thru saliva, respiratory droplets
Monkeypox spreads differently from #COVID19
Stay informed from reliable sources

Typical symptoms of #monkeypox include:
🔴 rash with blisters – on face, hands, feet, eyes, mouth, genitals
🔴 fever
🔴 headaches
🔴 muscle aches
🔴 low energy
🔴 swollen lymph nodes

👉Talk to a health worker if you are concerned

Protect yourself & others from #monkeypox:
-Isolate & talk to a health worker if you have symptoms
-Avoid skin to skin or face to face contact with anyone who has symptoms
-Clean hands, objects & surfaces that have been touched regularly
-Wear a mask if you are in close contact

Someone in close contact with an infectious person can get #monkeypox.
Stigmatizing people because of a disease is NEVER OK.
 
📌 Stigma can be a barrier to ending an outbreak

WHO, Member States, and partners are working to understand more about the #monkeypox outbreak & how the virus spreads so that we can stop it.
 
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