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First UK case of mpox variant clade Ib detected in London
Person diagnosed after developing flu-like symptoms and rash, as UKHSA says risk to UK population remains low. Health officials have reported the UK’s first case of mpox caused by a new strain that ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
How could Trump allies challenge the US election result?
Former president refused to concede defeat in 2020 and there are signs he could do it againWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...Health - ABC News - November 6 -
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the 1st cluster outside Africa
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'
The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in ...Health - ABC News - November 11 -
WHO says mpox cases in Congo's epicenter where the new variant was detected may be 'plateauing'
The World Health Organization says mpox cases in the region of Congo where a new and more infectious variant was first detected appear to be “plateauing,” even as the virus continues to increase in ...World - ABC News - November 11 -
WHO convening emergency mpox meeting
The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a meeting later this month to determine whether the mpox outbreak occurring in Africa still constitutes a a public health emergency of international ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
First case of more spreadable mpox detected in UK
A single case of mpox linked to a recent outbreak in parts of Africa has been detected in the UK.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
US reports first case of emerging mpox strain
A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say
The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.Health - The New York Times - November 4 -
Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
U.K. Confirms New Cases of Clade Ib Type of Mpox
The authorities said the risk of a rapid spread remained low because the new cases had had household contact with the first infected person.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
Health officials say they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern CongoHealth - ABC News - 4 days ago -
U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
U.S. confirms first case of more aggressive strain of mpox
The U.S. has reported its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox. The WHO declared the virus' spread a public health emergency in August.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
First known US case of person infected with new mpox strain reported
Person acquired clade Ib while traveling to east Africa and treated in California for mild illness, said health officials. US health officials reported Saturday the first known case of a person ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain
U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa. California health authorities identified the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
First U.S. Case of Spreading New Mpox Type Reported in California
The unidentified patient had recently returned from Africa, where the virus has caused a deadly epidemic, health officials said.Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Doctor on E. coli outbreaks, whooping cough, bird flu and mpox
Cases of several dangerous bacterial infections and viruses have been growing around the U.S. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder answers questions about these health concerns. She ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for childrenHealth - ABC News - Yesterday -
UN authorizes first mpox vaccine for children in an attempt to control Congo outbreak
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for childrenWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus
Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be “stabilizing.”Health - ABC News - November 3 -
The world has responded too slowly to the new mpox outbreak – here’s what it needs to do now | Mona Nemer
In the crucial first 100 days since the WHO raised the alarm, we have found worrying gaps in testing and treatment of the virus. Dr Mona Nemer is chief science adviser of Canada and chair of the ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago