Factbox: Monkeypox cases and deaths around the world
More than 80 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease
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Reuters
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August 10, 2022
Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022. Photo: Reuters
More than 80 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, which the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, as confirmed cases crossed 31,400 and non-endemic countries reported their first deaths.
Below are the non-endemic countries that have reported monkeypox-related deaths:
BRAZIL reported its first death on July 31.
INDIA reported its first death on Aug. 1.
SPAIN reported its second death on July 30.
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Below is a list of non-endemic countries that have reported monkeypox cases:
Asia-Pacific
AUSTRALIA had confirmed 58 cases as of Aug. 9.
INDIA had confirmed nine cases as of Aug. 3.
JAPAN had reported three cases as of Aug. 10.
NEW ZEALAND had reported three cases on Aug. 2.
The PHILIPPINES reported its first case on July 29.