China in July recorded a five-fold increase in its number of Mpox cases. The new high was recorded even as the government ramps up efforts to contain the spread of the infectious disease.

As per a statement by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 96 per cent of the patients were male and reported sexual activity with another man.

<h2>The 'new high' and China</h2>

As per the Chinese CDC, while in June the cases stood at 106, in July, the count reached a high of 491. However, as per a Bloomberg report, there were no severe cases or deaths from the virus, that until recently was known as Monkeypox.

In late July, the agency, as per the report, asked its local branches to improve access to tests and treatment, mobilise volunteers and social organisations to educate "priority groups" — vulnerable groups including men who have sex with men — about mpox.

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The largest concentration of cases have been reported from Guangdong province and Beijing. However, last month, other areas have also reported quite a few cases. Shanghai and Western Sichuan province each reported 25 mpox cases.

<h2>The reason behind the rise in cases</h2>

China saw an acceleration in the spread of the mpox virus after the Chinese mainland reopened its borders after almost three years of stringent Zero-Covid regulations.

As per the report quoting Chinese CDC experts, another reason behind the high numbers could be that more people from the at-risk groups are seeking medical help as the government campaigns successfully raise awareness. Furthermore, there's continued detection of new cases among people coming to China from abroad.

<h2>Mpox cases and the world</h2>

A surge in what was earlier known as monkeypox infections was noticed in May 2022. The surge&nbsp;outside African countries where the infection has long been an endemic was noticed&nbsp;among men who have sex with men.&nbsp;

The disease was first spotted in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo region. Since then,&nbsp;the disease spread among humans but has, for the most part, been limited to certain West and Central African nations.

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However, last May, cases of the disease began spreading rapidly around the world. Following the sudden influx of cases,&nbsp;the WHO (World Health Organization) on&nbsp;July 23, 2022, triggered a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

In May of this year (2023), the WHO lowered the global alert level and mpox is no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).

(With inputs from agencies)

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China in July recorded a five-fold increase in its number of Mpox cases. The new high was recorded even as the government ramps up efforts to contain the spread of the infectious disease.

China in July recorded a five-fold increase in its number of Mpox cases. The new high was recorded even as the government ramps up efforts to contain the spread of the infectious disease. As per a statement by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 96 per cent of the patients were male and reported sexual activity with another man. The 'new high' and China As per the Chinese CDC, while in June the cases stood at 106, in July, the count reached a high of 491. However, as per a Bloomberg report, there were no severe cases or deaths from the virus, that until recently was known as Monkeypox. In late July, the agency, as per the report, asked its local branches to improve access to tests and treatment, mobilise volunteers and social organisations to educate "priority groups" — vulnerable groups including men who have sex with men — about mpox. Also read | Cyprus to use human Covid vaccine to save cat population from fatal coronavirus strain The largest concentration of cases have been reported from Guangdong province and Beijing. However, last month, other areas have also reported quite a few cases. Shanghai and Western Sichuan province each reported 25 mpox cases. The reason behind the rise in cases China saw an acceleration in the spread of the mpox virus after the Chinese mainland reopened its borders after almost three years of stringent Zero-Covid regulations. As per the report quoting Chinese CDC experts, another reason behind the high numbers could be that more people from the at-risk groups are seeking medical help as the government campaigns successfully raise awareness. Furthermore, there's continued detection of new cases among people coming to China from abroad. Mpox cases and the world A surge in what was earlier known as monkeypox infections was noticed in May 2022. The surge outside African countries where the infection has long been an endemic was noticed among men who have sex with men. The disease was first spotted in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo region. Since then, the disease spread among humans but has, for the most part, been limited to certain West and Central African nations. Also read | MPox is no longer a global health emergency: World Health Organization However, last May, cases of the disease began spreading rapidly around the world. Following the sudden influx of cases, the WHO (World Health Organization) on July 23, 2022, triggered a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). In May of this year (2023), the WHO lowered the global alert level and mpox is no longer a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

China reports a five-fold increase in mpox cases; 96% patients are male

China reported its first imported case of the monkeypox virus infection on Friday in an individual who arrived from abroad. This is mainland China's first known monkeypox infection amid the recent global outbreak of the virus. The man was put in quarantine upon arrival in Chongqing to ensure the transmission risk is low, the municipal health commission said in a statement. All close contacts have been isolated and are under medical observation.

The concerned person entered Chongqing city in transit from abroad and started to show symptoms, such as a skin rashes&nbsp;during the quarantine period for COVID-19, according to the statement.

Around 90 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, which the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency. There have been more than 60,000 confirmed cases and some non-endemic countries have reported their first related deaths.

The monkeypox virus, which is transmitted through close contact with infected people, animals or contaminated materials, usually causes symptoms similar to but milder than those of smallpox, such as fever, headache and rashes.

(With inputs from agencies)

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China reported its first imported case of the monkeypox virus infection on Friday in an individual who arrived from abroad. This is mainland China's first known monkeypox infection amid the recent global outbreak of the virus.

China reported its first imported case of the monkeypox virus infection on Friday in an individual who arrived from abroad. This is mainland China's first known monkeypox infection amid the recent global outbreak of the virus. The man was put in quarantine upon arrival in Chongqing to ensure the transmission risk is low, the municipal health commission said in a statement. All close contacts have been isolated and are under medical observation. The concerned person entered Chongqing city in transit from abroad and started to show symptoms, such as a skin rashes during the quarantine period for COVID-19, according to the statement. Around 90 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, which the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency. There have been more than 60,000 confirmed cases and some non-endemic countries have reported their first related deaths. The monkeypox virus, which is transmitted through close contact with infected people, animals or contaminated materials, usually causes symptoms similar to but milder than those of smallpox, such as fever, headache and rashes. (With inputs from agencies)

China reports its first case of monkeypox infection, patient showed symptoms in quarantine

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