LISTEN: Worried about Monkeypox? We asked Prof Tulio to weigh in

LISTEN: Worried about Monkeypox? We asked Prof Tulio to weigh in

With Monkeypox being discovered in South Africa, we decided to speak to a professional!

Prof Tulio de Oliveira has made it to Time's magazine top 100 influential people
Prof Tulio de Oliveira has made it to Time's magazine top 100 influential people. Image: Twitter/Times Live

Monkeypox is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus, a member of the genus Orthopoxvirus in the family Poxviridae

In South Africa alone, we've seen two cases already. The Health Department has called for vigilance and the practise of good hygiene.

Read More: Five Things You Need To Know As You Wake Up: Second monkeypox case in SA

So we decided to speak to a professional about it. 

Prof Tulio de Oliveira meets Terry Scott for a new makeover.
Prof Tulio de Oliveira meets Terry Scott for a new makeover. Twitter/Prof Tulio de Oliveira

He is a virus hunter, virologist, and bioinformatician,. Important to mention that he is also President Cyril Ramaphosa's personal advisor and a good friend of the Breakfast show.  

Read more: Prof Tulio makes Time 100 Most Influential People list!

He is also listed among Time Magazine’s Top 100 influential people of 2022.

We decided to call Prof. Tulio De Oliveira to address the fears and concerns surrounding Monkeypox.

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