Current situation
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Mpox (formerly monkeypox) is a viral infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. There are two distinct subtypes of monkeypox virus (called clades): clade I and clade II.

There is currently an outbreak of clade I mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While clade I mpox is endemic (usually found) in the DRC, the current outbreak is larger than expected, and new areas are reporting cases. Countries that border the DRC are considered at risk for further spread. The Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda have also reported person-to-person transmission of clade I mpox.

On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the increase in cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in other African countries is a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). PHAC is working closely with international, provincial and territorial health partners to gather information on this evolving situation.

(staying up to date)

Mick Manning
@ Mick's Place
centralontarioremote.net:23

... (A)bort, (R)etry, (I)nfluence with large hammer.

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