Terrifying WHO statement: There are more than 90,000 cases of monkeypox

Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), told the WHO weekly press conference that 2 weeks ago they published standing recommendations on the long-term management of Covid-19, and that this virus continues to be a threat to global health. .

Expressing that WHO’s access to data on Covid-19 has decreased, Ghebreyesus said that reports of hospitalizations, intensive care admissions and deaths due to the epidemic have increased in some countries.

Noting the importance of country reporting to assess the risk of Covid-19 variants such as BA.2.86 and EG.5.1 (Eris), Ghebreyesus said: “We call on all countries to implement the current recommendations for save lifes. and prevent the long-term burden of Covid-19.” saying.

“156 DEATHS REPORTED”

Ghebreyesus, who also provided information on the latest situation regarding the monkeypox virus, said: “So far, more than 90,000 cases of monkeypox and 156 monkeypox-related deaths have been reported to WHO in 114 countries. However, we do know that the actual number of cases and deaths is higher due to underreporting in some countries.” saying.

Ghebreyesus stated that there has been a large increase in the number of cases in the last two months, especially in Asia, and said that they continue to receive regular notifications of cases from Africa.

“As I did with Covid-19, I created a review committee to help countries manage the monkeypox virus in the long term and advise me on lasting recommendations,” Ghebreyesus said. he said.

WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said: “Last year, 61 people lost their lives in Europe due to extreme heat. This year we have also had a very hot summer period. How many people died from extreme heat this year? Do you have data on that?” “We don’t have data on this yet. It’s too early to get data for this year.” he gave the answer. (AA)