http://www.newsweek.com/monkeypox-r-number-compared-covid-how-contagious-1709975

There were 237 suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox reported outside of Africa on Tuesday as the virus spread to the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic for the first time in this outbreak. The cases of the contagious disease spark concern given that the world is still navigating its way through the COVID-19 pandemic.

As cases continue to climb governments are warning their citizens to be vigilant, with some recommending that those infected and their contacts self-isolate to prevent further spread.