"WHO is working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes," WHO D
“WHO is working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of monkeypox virus, its clades and the disease it causes,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at a news briefing in Geneva. “We will make announcements about the new names as soon as posible,” reported DW. Tedros said there have been more than 1,600 confirmed and almost 1,500 suspected monkeypox cases reported to WHO this year from 39 countries, seven of which are places where monkeypox has been detected for years. The other 32 are newly affected countries. Seventy-two deaths have been reported this year from previously affected countries, and although none has been reported from newly affected countries, WHO is seeking to verify reports from Brazil of a monkeypox-related death, reported DW.
According to the CDC, as of June 13, there are 65 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases in the United States. WHO’s goals are to support countries in containing transmission and to stop the outbreak with public health tools, Tedros said, adding that it is essential to raise awareness of risks and actions to reduce transmission in those groups who are most at risk. Although WHO doesn’t recommend mass vaccination against monkeypox, it published interim guidance Tuesday on using smallpox vaccines for monkeypox, he said. He also noted that it’s essential that vaccines are available equitably wherever they are needed, as reported by DW.
Watch against contagion
In the last 24 hours 244 new cases of contagion and 0 deaths caused by Covid 19 were reported by State and Health Authorities. Contagion is being watched in Guanajuato and cases of contagion reported are below 250 in the last 24 hours, while there were 0 deaths reported. Authorities maintain the color of activities in the GREEN easing restrictions on activities, both leisure and work.
State Health Authorities insist that Guanajuato should maintain health protection.
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