The World Health Organization has reported nearly 200 cases of monkeypox in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease. The tally includes one woman, the region of Madrid said Friday. Spanish health authorities said Friday there were now 98 confirmed cases in the country, the highest number in Europe.
MADRID (AP) - With one of Europe’s largest gay pride celebrations right around the corner, Spain’s LGBTQ community is worried that the outbreaks of monkeypox on the continent could lead to an increase in homophobic sentiment based on misunderstandings of the disease.
