Large-scale restrictions in Singapore unnecessary despite WHO declaring monkeypox global emergency, say experts

Following the WHO's announcement, there was speculation online about whether Singapore may see the return of large-scale restrictions seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. - Pic from Reuters

SINGAPORE, July 24 (The Straits Times/ANN): Experts here have said there is currently no need for any widespread or major health restrictions to stem the spread of monkeypox.

This comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox a global health emergency on Saturday (July 23).