Bengaluru Report: Monkeypox Update Goes Viral
As of Wednesday, June 22, the World Health Organisation (WHO) logged over 3,400 confirmed cases of monkeypox and, soberingly, one death. The bulk of these cases are threaded across Europe, making it the hottest zone for the overdue outbreak.
How the Numbers Grown
- Since June 17, 1,310 new cases have been added to the global tally.
- Everywhere eight fresh countries are now reporting monkeypox.
While the situation is far from a declared global health emergency, WHO Director‑General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks out with palpable worry. “The spread is concerning,” he said, though there’s no official panic at the moment.
Hold Your Breath (But Not Literally)
In an up‑dated stance, the WHO affirms that monkeypox remains localized, with no pandemic trajectory on the horizon—yes, the outbreak is a concern, but apparently not a full‑scale global flashpoint.
Bottom line: monkeys? Not yet pandemics. But you’re welcome to keep an eye on the numbers, just like you do with your favorite streaming series.
