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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Sophie Collins

WHO reports 'intense transmission' of monkeypox in one region as Ireland vaccine update given

The World Health Organisation has issued an update as the global spread of the monkeypox virus continues to fall.

As many regions in Europe and America see a decrease in case numbers, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of one area where ‘intense transmission’ continues to be seen.

Speaking on Thursday at the Covid-19 media briefing, the WHO Director-General said: “Last week, the number of weekly reported cases fell by more than 20% globally, although new cases increased in the Americas, where we are continuing to see intense transmission.

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