The World Health Organisation has declared that the monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is a global emergency. Here is everything you need to know:
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is related to smallpox and cases are usually found in West and Central Africa, with the virus not often spreading elsewhere. That is why outbreaks reported in multiple countries, including the UK and across Europe, caused alarm among public health experts. The disease, which was first discovered in monkeys, is usually mild but can cause severe illness in some cases.
