Fresh cases of the monkeypox virus have been identified at CHU Saint Pierre in Brussels-Capital Region on May 28, the total of 9 cases has been reported in Belgium, as per the sources.
Multiple cases of the monkeypox virus have been detected in Belgium. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it sees 'no cause for alarm', though it does recommend certain measures in the face of the virus' unusual spread.
Belgium has agreed to take part in a European group purchase procedure, through which it will purchase 1,250 doses of the monkeypox vaccine, enough for 625 patients.
The leading advisor of the World Health Organisation has described the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by sexual behaviour at two recent raves.
