The British Health Safety Agency announced that the number of cases of monkeypox in the UK has risen to 302.

And WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge previously pointed out that “at this stage, the organization is not confident that the spread of monkeypox in humans can be completely contained.” “So far, an effective response to the monkeypox outbreak does not require the same massive measures that were needed to combat COVID-19, given that the virus spreads differently,” he explained.

In a statement, he said: “But – and this is important – we don’t yet know if we can completely contain its spread. To do this, we need a significant and urgent reduction in infections through communication and coordination, community-led action.” and isolation of cases during the infectious period”, as well as effective tracking and monitoring.

Klug confirmed that the spread of the virus occurred amid the lifting of travel restrictions that were introduced due to the Corona virus. Kluge added that the likelihood of the infection spreading to Europe and other countries in the summer is high. “In the coming months, dozens of major festivals and parties will provide favorable conditions for growth (transmission of the virus). But (activities) will also provide great opportunities for sexually active youth to interact to raise awareness and strengthen individual and community protection,” he added.