World Health Organization confirms 80 cases of monkeypox with outbreaks in 11 countries

The outbreaks are unusual because they are occurring in countries where the virus is not endemic

The World Health Organization has confirmed about 80 cases of monkeypox with recent outbreaks reported in 11 countries, according to a statement Friday from the global health agency, Qazet.az reports citing CNBC.

The outbreaks are unusual because they are occurring in countries where the virus is not endemic, according to the WHO. More cases will likely be reported in the coming days as surveillance broadens, it said.

“WHO is working with the affected countries and others to expand disease surveillance to find and support people who may be affected, and to provide guidance on how to manage the disease,” the agency said.