mpox virus: Colombia is among the 5 countries with the most positive cases

In the last few hours, the world has been on alert again due to the expansion of the monkeypox in different territories of the planet. In this scenario, the World Health Organization (WHO) in company with the Pan American Health Organization, They reported through the Mpox epidemiological update of the Americas region that Colombia It is the fifth country where infections have been recorded.

According to information provided by the National Institute of Health (INS)As of August 20, a total of 4,259 cases have been recorded, of which two remain active, accompanied by the presence of 34 hospitalized patients. The entity added that the most affected territories are Bogotá, Medellín and Cali.

Colombia, the fifth country with the highest number of cases

To date it can be added that the most affected territory is The United States has 33,425 cases and 60 deaths. This figure is accompanied by the records of Brazil with 11,228 and 16 deaths.

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Spain, for its part, is in third place with 8,084 cases and three deaths. France is fourth with 4,272 infections and Colombia is in fifth place with 4,259 cases.

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A calming statement considering the alarming scenario

It is important to clarify that in Latin American territory no cases of the new variant have been reported to date. Mpox lb clade.

But, bearing in mind the declaration of an international public health emergency issued by the WHO, the authorities in the country have already begun to take action in order to be fully prepared for any scenario that may occur in the following hours.

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