09/06/2022
🔔 *Important Alert from WHO*
🌍 Global case overview
(1-8 June)
New cases: 536,460(last 24hrs)
Total cases: 530,896,347
Vaccines administered: 11,854,673,610
*The monkeypox outbreak* ℹ️
Recent outbreaks of monkeypox have been reported across many countries, however, most people recover fully.
*Symptoms*
• Rash with blisters
• Fever
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Body aches & headaches
• Fatigue
*You can catch monkeypox through:*
• Skin-to-skin contact
• Touching infected bedding, towels, clothing, or objects
• Sexual contact
*How to avoid monkeypox:*
• Avoid close contact with symptomatic people
• Clean hands and wear a mask when handling potentially infected objects
• Condoms won’t prevent monkeypox, but protect against other sexually transmitted infections
If you or a loved one have symptoms and are able to, isolate at home and contact a health worker.
Learn more ⬇️
Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is a viral zoonotic disease, meaning that it can spread from animals to humans. It can also spread between people.
