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

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.