Travellers warned as two virus outbreaks spark alarm across the world
Outbreaks of Oropouche and Mpox have triggered warnings from health authorities.
Two worrying new viruses are impacting travellers around the globe, sparking warnings from medical experts.
Alarmed by the rapid spread of Mpox, the World Health Organization declared a Health Emergency of International Concern on Thursday. But an outbreak of the little-known Oropouche virus has also been confirmed. And it’s been detected in Europe for the first time, with authorities revealing this week that 19 cases were imported from South America in June and July.