Monkeypox Outbreak
Scientists warn of a potential Monkeypox outbreak as cases increase in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Americans are not as concerned about the disease as they were in 2022. A deadlier strain, clade 2, has emerged in Africa with a higher fatality rate. World Health Organization is monitoring the situation closely.
Key Points
- Monkeypox cases on the rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Americans less concerned about contracting Monkeypox compared to 2022
- New deadlier strain, clade 2, with higher fatality rates reported in Africa
- World Health Organization monitoring situation for potential international spread