WHO concerned as monkeypox spreads to children, pregnant women

Published On 2022-07-03 06:34 GMT | Update On 2022-07-04 06:34 GMT

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown concern over the spread of monkeypox in children, pregnant women and individuals with weak immune systems.

While the virus did manifest earlier in children, this reportedly the first in the recent outbreak, now confirmed in more than 3,000 patients spread across over 50 countries that are both endemic and non-endemic to the infection.

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WHO concerned as monkeypox spreads to children, pregnant women

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