Joint monthly surveillance report on SARS-CoV-2 and mpox in animals in the European Region, November 2022
8 December 2022
| Situation report

Overview
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) and monitor for virus evolution in order to prevent the establishment of these viruses in new animal hosts. Both SARS-CoV-2 and mpox have been declared Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC). The WHO Regional Office for Europe and the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) in Europe are monitoring notified cases of SARS-CoV-2 and mpox in the animal populations.Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/EURO:2022-6616-46382-67542