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Concern grows over global spread of mpox

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Gerhard Elfers
August 16, 2024

Countries around the world prepare for the spread of a new, more dangerous variant of the mpox virus. The World Health Organization is calling for vigilance — but also telling countries NOT to close their borders. Should people take measures at an individual level? DW put this and other questions to WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic.

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