New York also declares a state of emergency due to the growing number of monkeypox infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued the highest warning level for monkeypox. The virus is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and still spreads mainly among men who have sex with men. Although it is not a sexually transmitted disease and anyone can get an infection.

WHO advises gays with more sexual partners to share a bed with fewer people to reduce the risk of infection. Anyone having sex should exchange contact details so that those involved can notify each other.