How worried should we be about the monkeypox global health emergency?

A new study released by the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that monkeypox patients across the globe are suffering from symptoms not normally linked to the virus.

Monkeypox: New study shows symptoms are making recognition of case more difficult

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official.

Monkeypox virus in semen? WHO probes if it's a sexually transmitted disease

At least 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by 27 non-endemic countries so far, the global health body said on Sunday (June 5).

Monkeypox outbreak: WHO says 'highly likely' other countries will identify cases

Amid growing concerns over the recent spread of the monkeypox virus, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advised the monkeypox patients to avoid any contact with their pets for 21 days.

Monkeypox virus: Rodent pets belonging to monkeypox patients should 'ideally' be isolated

In India, health authorities are alarmed as monkeypox cases are being identified across the world. But concerns have been raised globally over multiple outbreaks and the recent increase in monkeypox cases in different parts of the world which is alarming as it is a viral infection that is more common in West and Central Africa.

Monkeypox fears in India: No cases in country yet; ICMR official reacts to recent spread of virus