Monkeypox: Berlin records first cases of rare virus

23.05.2022, 15:18 dw.com

At least two people have tested positive for monkeypox in Berlin, authorities said on Saturday, warning that more cases would likely emerge over the next few days. The rare infectious disease, which causes distinctive pustules but is rarely fatal, is endemic to parts of Central and Western Africa. In recent weeks, more than 100 confirmed or suspected cases have been recorded in Europe, as well as the United States, Canada and Australia.