WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally - Reuters.com

LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found.

agency said, adding it will provide further guidance and recommendations in coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox.

He said close contact was the key transmission route, as lesions typical of the disease are very infectious.

Heymann said it was "biologically plausible" the virus had been circulating outside of the countries where it is endemic, but had not led to major outbreaks as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns, social distancing and travel restrictions.