(BBC) Monkeypox is no longer a global public health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said, almost a year after the threat was raised.
The virus is still around and further waves and outbreaks could continue, but the highest level of alert is over, the WHO added.
The global health body’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on countries to “remain vigilant”.
It can be passed on by close contact with someone who is infected.
What is monkeypox?
Its official name is Mpox and it is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox, although it is much less severe.
Initial symptoms include fever, headaches, swellings, back pain, aching muscles.
Once the fever breaks a rash can develop, often beginning on the face, then spreading to other parts of the body, most commonly the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Anyone with the virus should abstain from sex while they have symptoms, to help prevent passing it on to others.
More than 87,000 cases and 140 deaths have been reported from 111 countries during the global outbreak, according to a WHO count.