WHO declares emergency for 'monkey pox'

According to the latest data on Monkeypox disease, which is spreading rapidly in the world and seen in our country; The virus was seen in 65 countries around the world. The total number of cases detected worldwide was 15,600.
The increasing number of cases that pose a new epidemic threat in the world caused the World Health Organization to declare a state of emergency.
1 case of monkeypox virus has been detected in Turkey so far. On 30 June, the Minister of Health stated that a 37-year-old patient was being treated.

How is Monkeypox virus transmitted?
While the Covid-19 virus is transmitted through the respiratory tract, it is known that Monkeypox virus is transmitted by close physical contact. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close contact to prevent the spread of the epidemic.
According to the latest statement of the World Health Organization WHO on 20 July, 5 deaths have been reported so far due to the virus. All the dead are in Africa.