Mpox poses low risk to SE Asia

THE MPOX outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa poses low risks to Southeast Asian economies, but a major outbreak could hamper international travel, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said. “Our view for Southeast Asia is that the risk is very low, for reasons including mpox being less contagious than other rapidly spreading infectious diseases, and availability […]

Mpox poses low risk to SE Asia
THE MPOX outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa poses low risks to Southeast Asian economies, but a major outbreak could hamper international travel, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said. “Our view for Southeast Asia is that the risk is very low, for reasons including mpox being less contagious than other rapidly spreading infectious diseases, and availability […]