Joint monthly surveillance report on SARS-CoV-2 and mpox in animals in the European Region, June 2023

ABSTRACT

Strengthened surveillance using a One-Health approach in at-risk animal populations and at the animal-human-environment interface is required to timely detect SARS-CoV-2 and mpox (previously known as monkeypox) in new animal hosts, to monitor for potential virus evolution and to detect potential spill-back to the human population. Both SARS-CoV-2 and mpox had been declared Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC) and continue to pose public health challenges. The WHO Regional Office for Europe and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in Europe are monitoring notified cases of SARS-CoV-2 and mpox in the animal populations.