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Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant
Germany’s disease control center says that a new, more infectious variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first timeHealth - ABC News - October 22 -
In Remote Eastern Congo,a New Mpox Variant Is Attacking Children
An earlier strain of the virus was concentrated among adult men. Now it is moving quickly between children, and in many cases it is proving fatal.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant
Germany’s disease control center says that a new, more infectious variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first timeWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?
Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
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 -
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...Health - ABC News - October 17 -
U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
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 - 3 days ago -
Outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and avian flu underscore need for reset of pandemic preparedness, report says
A new report warns world leaders that they are not fully prepared for the next global pandemic.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
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 - 5 days ago