Monkeypox outbreak
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer
The WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as a new, more contagious strain spreads. Here's what you need to know.
Deadly new strain of monkeypox in Africa virus raises concerns of spread
Monkeypox virus mutating, posing new threats to public health – study
Man diagnosed with monkeypox, months after last case in Israel
WHO may rename monkeypox - here's why
Its guidelines recommend avoiding animal names or geographic regions. The novel coronavirus and its variants were renamed for this reason.
Monkeypox: Israel detects its second case
The patient was hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and is said to be in mild condition.
Disease experts call on WHO, governments for more action on monkeypox
The WHO is considering whether the monkeypox outbreak should be assessed as a potential public health emergency of international concern.
Canada reports 10 new cases of monkeypox, including the first in Ontario
The province of Quebec has reported 25 cases, an increase of nine cases from Wednesday.
Monkeypox: Two antiviral drugs studied as possible treatments - study
The study, which retrospectively looked at seven monkeypox cases in the UK, noted the response of patients to the use of antiviral drugs tecovirimat and brincidofovir in trying to treat monkeypox.
Germany orders 40,000 vaccine doses as precaution against monkeypox spread
While the outbreak is unusual, it remains "containable" and limited, the WHO said, and it is convening further meetings to support member states with more advice on how to tackle the situation.
No immediate need for mass monkeypox vaccinations - WHO official
Public health authorities in Europe and North America are investigating over 100 suspected and confirmed cases of the viral infection.
Should we fear a monkeypox outbreak?
Monkeypox is a viral disease which was prevalent mainly in Western and Central Africa, which causes the development of blisters all over the body.
