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“WHO tells governments to prepare for ‘megalolockdowns’ over ‘monkeypox’.” With this headline, you Viralization Proposed order of the World Health Organization (WHO) based on the publication People’s voicea website that acknowledges that its articles “may contain inaccuracies” and that damn.es already denied numerous contents. This duck: Not only has the WHO failed to order governments to prepare for “megalolockdowns” due to monkeypox or smallpox, but has no ability to do thisIn fact, the organization has recommended that states not even take mpox-related travel measures.

mpox’s declaration of a public health emergency of international concern does not include any restrictions.

The People’s Voice’s content is dated August 15, the day after the WHO announced public health emergency of international concern

(ESPII) due to mpox flash. But neither public statement the general director of the organization or press release includes any reference to lockdowns or other types of restrictions on movement or travel.

One of the measures announced by the WHO was to add smallpox vaccines to its list of emergency use drugs, which will speed up access to the drug, “especially for low-income countries.” It also said it was working with countries and vaccine manufacturers on “possible vaccine donations” and ensuring equitable access to treatments and diagnostic tests.

WHO cannot impose health measures such as those described in The People’s Voice content.

As he explains International Health RegulationsWHO “does not have the authority to impose any public health measures, whether quarantine or any other restrictions, on the population of any country.” In the event of a health emergency, WHO usually provides a set of recommendations.

WHO advises countries not to take mpox-related travel measures

In August 2023, WHO issued recommendations. constant recommendations on mpox it was extended for another year On August 21, 2024, following the ESPII statement, WHO recommends that states “refrain from taking travel-related health measures specific to monkeypox

such as entrance or exit exams or testing or vaccination requirements.”

The WHO denies ordering “mega-lockdowns” and insists it cannot impose such measures either.

“These statements are false. WHO cannot and has not ordered governments to prepare for a “megalolockdown” or any type of lockdown due to mpox.“, the WHO said. damn.es. They also clarified their role as a scientific and technical organization: to provide technical advice and support to their 194 Member States. “Countries have the sovereignty to take decisions and actions related to the health of their populations,” WHO concludes.

“People’s Voice” is a disinformation account, some of whose content we have debunked. damn.es

The content was published on August 15, 2024 according to the version of “People’s Voice”. But if we look at its section ‘terms of Use‘, this indicates that the content offered on the website “may contain inaccuracies.”

Except, this is not the first time what we said about this site in damn.es: This is not the first time they have shared misinformation (cases we explain Here or Here), as it usually spreads misinformation.

That’s why, It is a hoax that the WHO has ordered governments to prepare for “mega-lockdowns” using mpox.. WHO does not have the ability to impose measures on countries, and mpox’s PHEIC statement does not include any mention of restrictions. In addition, WHO advises countries not to take measures related to mpox-related travel. I also denied damn.es asking states to prepare for “mega-confinements.”