Monkeypox

First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock

The Health Ministry emphasized that no additional cases have been identified so far. However, at this stage, there are no vaccines in stock, and “the ministry is working to renew the supply."

 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.
 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.

WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa

 The WHO announces 18,000 monkeypox cases in January.

The WHO announces 18,000 monkeypox cases in January

  In Africa's monkeypox outbreak, sickness and death go undetected

Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer


Monkeypox symptoms may look different than in past cases - study

WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000 monkeypox cases in 88 countries by Aug. 2, up from 17,800 cases in nearly 70 countries at the latest count. 

 A section of skin tissue, harvested from a lesion on the skin of a monkey, that had been infected with monkeypox virus

Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say

Action stemming from that declaration needs to be urgent, including increased vaccination, testing, isolation for those infected and contact tracing, global health experts said.

 Test tubes labeled "Monkeypox virus positive and negative" are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022

Monkeypox might be a new kind of STD, Israeli doctors say

After WHO declared a global health emergency, health officials recommend that at-risk populations use condoms during sexual activity.

Head of the Institute of Microbiology of the German Armed Forces Roman Woelfel works in his laboraty in Munich, May 20, 2022, after Germany has detected its first case of monkeypox.

Israel ups monkeypox vaccine shipment to 5K after WHO declaration

The original agreed-upon shipment of 2,000 vaccines was more than doubled on Horowitz's request • 105 Israeli men test positive for monkeypox as of Saturday

 Test tubes labeled "Monkeypox virus positive and negative" are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022

WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency

When the committee first met at the end of June, there were only about 3,000 cases.

 Illustration shows a woman holding a mock-up vial labeled "Monkeypox vaccine" and medical syringe

Monkeypox: Israel to acquire 2,000 vaccines - Health Ministry

So far, in Israel, there are 90 registered monkeypox cases, none requiring hospitalization.

 Electron micrograph of monkeypox virus.

Monkeypox can contaminate surfaces, unclear if contagious - study

While scientists were able to identify monkeypox viral contamination on surfaces. However, they were unable to determine if one could actually contract the disease from these surfaces.

 An electron microscopic (EM) image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virus particles as well as crescents and spherical particles of immature virions, obtained from a clinical human skin sample associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak in this undated image obtained by Reuters on May 18, 2022

Current Monkeypox strain has more mutations than expected - study

The strain currently circulating diverges from the related earlier strains by an average of 50 mutations, about six to 12 more than one would expect.

 A section of skin tissue, harvested from a lesion on the skin of a monkey, that had been infected with monkeypox virus

CDC Monkeypox guidelines: Have sex with clothes on, masturbate six feet apart

The new CDC guidelines are meant to inform people on how to manage the risk of contracting Monkeypox at social gatherings or during sexual encounters. 

 : A general view of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta

Africa reports 1,597 suspected monkeypox cases, 66 deaths this year - CDC

Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa. More than 30 countries where the viral disease is not endemic have reported outbreaks this year, most of them in Europe.

 Electron micrograph of monkeypox virus.