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


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.

 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

Third case of monkeypox found in Israel

Over 1,000 monkeypox cases have been reported in 29 countries since early May, according to the CDC.

 Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" are seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022.

Monkeypox: Israel detects its second case

The patient was hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, and is said to be in mild condition.

 Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" are seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022.

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.

Mike Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO), attends a news conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland May 3, 2019

Monkeypox can be contained if we act now, WHO says

Monkeypox is a usually mild viral infection that is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

 Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" are seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022.

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.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during Question Period, as efforts continue to help slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 24, 2021.

Monkeypox patient with a hamster? You might have to put it down - ECDC

Rodents are now to be more suitable carriers of monkeypox than humans, so the likelihood of them catching it from their owners is high.

Hamsters are popular pets around the world, but they may be able to spread COVID-19 (illustrative).

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.

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

Monkeypox spread likely 'amplified' by sex raves in Europe - WHO

The likely cause of the monkeypox spread was sexual behavior at two parties in Europe. More than 90 cases have been recorded in a dozen countries to date.

 The WHO logo is pictured in Geneva

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.

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