Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Republic of the Congo declares monkeypox epidemic after more than a dozen cases confirmed By: FOXNews.com April 24, 2024 at 10:17 AM EDT The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic after confirming 19 cases across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville, officials said. Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville.No deaths have yet been recorded, Health Minister Gilbert Mokoki said in a statement on Tuesday.He called on the public to take precautions including avoiding close contact with suspected cases, avoiding contact with animals and avoiding handling game meat with bare hands.MONKEYPOX: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS — AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELFThe World Health Organization (WHO) has named the virus mpox to replace the older term monkeypox, citing concerns of stigma and racism associated with the name.Mpox was first detected in humans in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, according to the WHO.Symptoms include fever, aches and skin lesions.In 2022, the WHO declared an outbreak that spread to Europe and North America a global health emergency. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Republic of the Congo declares monkeypox epidemic after more than a dozen cases confirmed By: FOXNews.com April 24, 2024 at 10:17 AM EDT The Republic of the Congo has declared a monkeypox epidemic after confirming 19 cases across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville, officials said. Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville.No deaths have yet been recorded, Health Minister Gilbert Mokoki said in a statement on Tuesday.He called on the public to take precautions including avoiding close contact with suspected cases, avoiding contact with animals and avoiding handling game meat with bare hands.MONKEYPOX: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS — AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELFThe World Health Organization (WHO) has named the virus mpox to replace the older term monkeypox, citing concerns of stigma and racism associated with the name.Mpox was first detected in humans in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970, according to the WHO.Symptoms include fever, aches and skin lesions.In 2022, the WHO declared an outbreak that spread to Europe and North America a global health emergency. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd