Doctors identify first cases of monkeypox in the Netherlands
Doctors identify first cases of monkeypox in the Netherlands
Public health institute RIVM has confirmed that ‘several people’ in the Netherlands have been diagnosed with monkeypox, following positive tests in eight other European countries, including Portugal, Britain and Belgium. Monkeypox is a virus, which primarily occurs in countries in West and Central Africa. The virus is common in rodents, but can also be transferred to humans. The World Health Organisation said on Friday 80 cases have now been confirmed worldwide and has said another 50 suspected cases are being... More >