Doctor Justin Wong, Public Health Consultant explained in brief the latest information on monkeypox detected in 36 countries.

Doctor Justin Wong among others touched on the main symptoms of the disease such as rashes, fever and swelling of lymph nodes. Transmission of infection is through direct physical contact. Most of these cases were found to be spread through sexual and intimate contact. He further explained that overall the current risk to the public remains low but it is higher in certain population groups especially sexually active individuals with multiple partners. However, there is a risk of infection spreading in the community.

Source: Radio Television Brunei