According to the weekly report released by the Italian Ministry of Health on August 9, local time, the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in Italy increased to 599, of which 590 were male and 9 were female; 169 were related to foreign travel; the median age of confirmed cases was 37 years old.
In addition, Italy started the first batch of monkeypox vaccinations on the same day. According to the current epidemiological situation, high-risk groups who are easily exposed to the virus are given priority for vaccination.
(Headquarters reporter Yin Xin)