Cases of Monkeypox, a viral zoonosis, have been spreading exponentially, with more than 10,000 cases reported in the United States. The spread of the infection in more than 85 countries has prompted the WHO to declare it “a public health emergency of international concern.”
Though the severity of the infection is moderate, the disease has the potential of severe illness, with a total of five deaths recorded to date. Moreover, the soaring cases and high vaccine demand have led to shortages. Federal health officials are developing new strategies to combat the challenging situation.
