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
Monkeypox virus outbreak: CDC makes big revelation, says virus spreads through air during THIS
CDC chief Rochelle Walensky said monkeypox was being passed on through physical contact with symptomatic patients and by touching their clothing and bedding.
Jun 11, 2022, 09:46 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: Brazil confirms first case as WHO calls virus threat ‘real’, global cases stand at 1,019
The UK has recorded the most cases, 302 suspected and confirmed infections, followed by Spain (198), Portugal (153) and Canada (80).
Jun 10, 2022, 11:55 AM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: German panel recommends vaccines as cases cross over 1000 globally
Amid rising cases, Germany's independent vaccine advisory panel said that the smallpox vaccine Imvanex should be made available first to people who were exposed to the monkeypox virus in the previous 14 days.
Jun 09, 2022, 21:52 PM IST
Monkeypox virus infected patient flees from hospital, THIS place on high alert
According to the AFP report, the patient had symptoms of "cough, chills, muscle pain and pustule-like lesions on his face, neck and trunk."
Jun 09, 2022, 18:07 PM IST
