'Monkeypox cases tripled in two weeks in...': WHO's BIG warning on viral outbreak
Monkeypox outbreak: To date, more than 5,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide that don't normally report the disease, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jul 02, 2022, 07:43 AM IST
Monkeypox cases in Europe tripled in last two weeks: World Health Organisation
To date, more than 5,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Jul 01, 2022, 23:35 PM IST
Monkeypox virus identified in more than 50 new countries, trend 'likely to continue', warns WHO
Addressing a media briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that controlling the further spread of monkeypox virus requires intense response efforts.
Jun 30, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: 1,310 new cases take total tally of infections to 3,413 globally; eight more countries affected
According to World Health Organization, the majority of new cases of monkeypox, around 86%, have been recorded from the WHO European Region.
Jun 29, 2022, 08:21 AM IST
Monkeypox BIG UPDATE: THIS VACCINE can be soon used for virus, read EU's latest decision here
Monkeypox vaccine update: In Europe, the vaccine is only authorised in adults for the prevention of smallpox, which is related to monkeypox.
Jun 28, 2022, 17:33 PM IST
Monkeypox: 235 cases registered in Canada
The National Microbiology Laboratory continues to conduct testing to confirm a diagnosis of Monkeypox for suspected cases, while provincial/territorial public health and health care systems are conducting case investigations and outbreak management. Vaccination campaigns has been executed by the public health authorities.
Another pandemic around the corner? Experts warn of 'Disease X' in UK, details here
The warning by health experts about the ‘Disease X’ comes in wake of the poliovirus being detected in sewage samples in London, Reuters had reported
Jun 27, 2022, 20:44 PM IST
Is Monkeypox virus mutating more rapidly than expected? Here's what researchers say
Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has decided the recent outbreak of the monkeypox virus is not a global health emergency currently.
Jun 26, 2022, 09:49 AM IST
Is Monkeypox a global emergency? World Health Organization's BIG decision, read here
The WHO panel has suggested that the monkeypox outbreak should be "closely monitored and reviewed after a few weeks."
Jun 26, 2022, 06:35 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency now? WHO is considering it - Details here
Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency would mean the WHO considers the monkeypox virus outbreak to be an “extraordinary event” and that the disease is at risk of spreading across even more borders, possibly requiring a global response.
Jun 24, 2022, 07:45 AM IST
After Covid-19, Ebola, Zika virus and polio, will WHO declare monkeypox as international health emergency? Decision today
The case count from the current monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa has topped 3,000 in more than 40 countries, as per a Reuters tally.
Jun 23, 2022, 14:41 PM IST
World Health Network declares Monkeypox outbreak THIS, urges WHO to take action IMMEDIATELY
The WHN said actions are needed to prevent widespread public communication about the symptoms that identify monkeypox.
Jun 23, 2022, 13:22 PM IST
With over 2,600 new cases in 37 countries, here's how monkeypox epidemic is likely to play out
There are huge gaps in what we know about the monkeypox virus, but combining what we do know with a history of other infectious diseases makes it possible to analyse likely future scenarios.
Jun 22, 2022, 13:54 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: Canada reports 168 cases amid global scare
Amid global monkeypox outbreak, Canada has reported over 100 cases of monkeypox as of Friday (June 17).
Jun 18, 2022, 06:22 AM IST
Suspected monkeypox case found in Nepal, patient has international travel history
The 27-year-old suspected Monkeypox patient had a fever on Thursday and there were red blisters on his body and hands.
Jun 16, 2022, 19:39 PM IST
Monkeypox cases in Britain surpass 500
The number of monkeypox cases in Britain exceeded 500 cases on Wednesday, reports ANI.
Jun 16, 2022, 11:16 AM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: WHO considers taking ‘monkey’ out of monkeypox for THIS reason, global cases surpass 1,600
"WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of #monkeypox virus, its clades, and the disease it causes. We will make announcements about the new names as soon as possible," said WHO’s Director-General.
Jun 16, 2022, 09:07 AM IST
Monkeypox confirmed cases rise to 1,600; WHO calls emergency meet to assess if 'unusual' outbreak an international health emergency
The global health body warned that the recent global outbreak of the monkeypox virus is clearly "unusual" and "concerning".
Jun 14, 2022, 20:34 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: As cases rise, EU signs deal with Bavarian Nordic for supply of over 1 lakh vaccines
About 900 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 19 EU countries and also in Norway and Iceland, which will be entitled to receive doses despite not being EU members.
Jun 14, 2022, 19:58 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: 104 new cases detected in UK, total estimated to be over 400
Monkeypox outbreak in UK: The Health Security Agency said that there were a total of 470 cases of monkeypox as of Monday (June 13).
Jun 13, 2022, 21:21 PM IST