Monkeypox: Health dept. to focus on creating public awareness
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: Health dept. to focus on creating public awareness

The Hindu  

The Health department will focus on creating more awareness of monkeypox, its symptoms and modes of transmission among the public, dermatologists and groups exhibiting high-risk behaviour so that even in the absence of classical symptoms, a high level of suspicion of the disease will be maintained by everyone. The study suggested that amplification of transmission seemed to be through sexual networks and that a diagnosis of monkeypox should be considered in at-risk persons presenting with traditional sexually transmitted infections symptoms. That said, sustained transmission continues to be within groups with high-risk behaviour and hence we have put our sexually transmitted diseases clinics on the alert,” a Health official said. Public health experts have already been training counsellors, peer educators and outreach workers working in the targetted intervention programmes so that they can communicate properly about the disease to the high-risk groups.

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Monkeypox under control, but travelers urged to be cautious
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Monkeypox under control, but travelers urged to be cautious

China Daily  

China has effectively controlled monkeypox after it reported its first case in June 2023, and the infectious disease is currently in low prevalence on the mainland, according to the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration. To better prevent and control the disease, China has launched health promotion campaigns to let individuals who plan to visit overseas destinations recording monkeypox outbreaks …

Union Health Minister Nadda reviews India’s preparedness for monkeypox
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Health Minister Nadda reviews India’s preparedness for monkeypox

The Hindu  

With the World Health Organization declaring monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a detailed review of developments related to monkeypox, and preparedness for it, was taken up by the Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in a meeting with senior officials on Saturday. “In the meeting chaired by the Union Health Minister, it was decided that as a matter …

World Health Organization declares ultra-deadly monkeypox strain a public health emergency of international concern
4 months, 3 weeks ago

World Health Organization declares ultra-deadly monkeypox strain a public health emergency of international concern

Daily Mail  

The World Health Organization today declared an ultra-deadly strain of monkeypox a global public health emergency. The DRC is home to a densely packed population that frequently travels and moves across borders, raising the risk the new mpox strain, which is spread through physical contact, would eventually spread beyond the country. CDC officials said that the latest rise in mpox …

‘Substantial’ pre-symptomatic monkeypox spread found
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Substantial’ pre-symptomatic monkeypox spread found

The Hindu  

There is now more evidence for pre-symptomatic transmission of monkeypox virus. Pre-symptomatic transmission of monkeypox virus will mean that many infections cannot be prevented by simply isolating people showing symptoms. Detailed study The contact tracing study of 2,746 individuals who tested positive for the monkeypox virus in the U.K. between May 6 and August 1, 2022 has linked data on …

Scientists find evidence of 'substantial' transmission of monkeypox before symptoms appear
2 years, 2 months ago

Scientists find evidence of 'substantial' transmission of monkeypox before symptoms appear

The Hindu  

Scientists have found evidence to show that the monkeypox virus can spread from an infected person up to four days before they even start exhibiting symptoms of the disease, a new study has claimed. The researchers behind the study estimated that 53% of the transmission of monkeypox occurred in this pre-symptomatic phase, meaning that many infections cannot be prevented by …

Monkeypox outbreak still an international health emergency, says WHO
2 years, 2 months ago

Monkeypox outbreak still an international health emergency, says WHO

Firstpost  

So far, more than 70,000 confirmed cases of Monkeypox have been reported in over 100 countries. Most cases have been reported among men Geneva: Monkeypox continues to meet the International Health Regulations criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, said the World Health Organisation on Tuesday. “The Emergency Committee acknowledged that some progress has been made in the …

The WHO says monkeypox is still a global health emergency of concern, despite a 'promising' decline in cases
2 years, 2 months ago

The WHO says monkeypox is still a global health emergency of concern, despite a 'promising' decline in cases

ABC  

After an Emergency Committee meeting this week, the World Health Organization says the monkeypox outbreak is still as a global health emergency of the highest alert level. The WHO label — a "public health emergency of international concern " — is designed to trigger a coordinated international response and could unlock funding to collaborate on sharing vaccines and treatments. In …

Health officials concede monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
2 years, 3 months ago

Health officials concede monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

Firstpost  

The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected. It’s important that people at risk take steps to prevent spread and that vaccination efforts continue New York: Some US health officials are conceding that monkeypox is probably not going away anytime soon. “There’s no clear path in our …

Atleast 30 children test positive for monkeypox in US: Reports
2 years, 4 months ago

Atleast 30 children test positive for monkeypox in US: Reports

Live Mint  

More than 30 children in the United States have tested positive for monkeypox, according to local media citing officials. Fox News reported that at least 31 children are positive for the virus, with 11 states and jurisdictions reporting pediatric cases. People who are diagnosed with monkeypox should stay home and avoid close contact with others until the rash has fully …

Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox is rare in children, but K-12 schools are preparing for possible cases

CNN  

CNN — An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be about the small risk of the virus spreading among children as they head back to class. Amid back-to-school season and an ongoing global outbreak of monkeypox, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes in guidance for K-12 schools …

Australian artist who contracted monkeypox overseas warns others to take the virus seriously
2 years, 4 months ago

Australian artist who contracted monkeypox overseas warns others to take the virus seriously

ABC  

An Australian who contracted monkeypox overseas has spoken out on social media as a warning for people not to treat the disease lightly, saying it caused them severe pain and emotional stress. Key points: Henry Boles contracted monkeypox after attending a party in Germany He has warned others to take the disease seriously More than 80 cases of monkeypox have …

For the first time, monkeypox has been reported in a minor in New York state
2 years, 4 months ago

For the first time, monkeypox has been reported in a minor in New York state

CNN  

CNN — A minor in New York state has reportedly contracted monkeypox – a first among children in the state and at least the third reported case of the disease among children in the US. The child lives in New York but not in New York City, according to state health department data released last week. New York Department of …

Africa CDC says renaming of monkeypox variants curbs stigma
2 years, 4 months ago

Africa CDC says renaming of monkeypox variants curbs stigma

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of Africa's public …

Monkeypox outbreak: WHO says primary focus must be to ensure readiness for virus
2 years, 4 months ago

Monkeypox outbreak: WHO says primary focus must be to ensure readiness for virus

Live Mint  

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday said that with over 35,000 cases of monkeypox as of today, which is a 20% increase from the previous week, the primary focus of all countries must be to ensure that they are ready for stopping its transmission. Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that “more than 35,000 cases of …

As L.A. schools return, should monkeypox be a concern for students, staff?
2 years, 4 months ago

As L.A. schools return, should monkeypox be a concern for students, staff?

LA Times  

Parents say goodbye and watch as their students enter Vena Avenue Elementary & Gifted/High Ability Magnet in Arleta on the first day of classes. “I want to emphasize that the risk of monkeypox in the general population remains low,” said Dr. Rita Singhal, chief medical officer for the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. She said district schools are following …

Explained: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?

India Today  

Since May, nearly 90 countries have reported more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox. Except for Africa, there is no sign of sustained monkeypox transmission beyond men who have sex with men, meaning that stopping spread among that group could effectively end the outbreak. Last week, British scientists said there were “early signs” the monkeypox cases in the U.K. — which …

Colleges focus on educating students as they prepare for the possibility of monkeypox on campus
2 years, 5 months ago

Colleges focus on educating students as they prepare for the possibility of monkeypox on campus

CNN  

CNN — With nearly 9,000 confirmed monkeypox cases nationwide, there is growing concern that US college and university campuses could become monkeypox “hotspots” this fall. “We need to make sure we’re prepared to allocate resources like tests, vaccines, and antivirals to places that may become hotspots.” Sydney Greenstein, an 18-year-old incoming freshman at New York University, said that while he’s …

DC Edit | Identify monkeypox early
2 years, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Identify monkeypox early

Deccan Chronicle  

The Union health ministry last week issued a detailed list of dos and don’ts as India reported one death due to monkeypox and nine confirmed cases of the viral disease. The focus of the guidelines is to avoid the spread of the disease which the World Health Organisation has declared a ‘public health emergency of international concern’. The government has …

Children at Illinois day care may have been exposed to monkeypox, officials confirm worker tested positive
2 years, 5 months ago

Children at Illinois day care may have been exposed to monkeypox, officials confirm worker tested positive

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Illinois daycare worker …

How colleges are preparing for a new public health threat: monkeypox
2 years, 5 months ago

How colleges are preparing for a new public health threat: monkeypox

NPR  

How colleges are preparing for a new public health threat: monkeypox Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of Lake Forest College Courtesy of Lake Forest College Andrea Conner has become "the accidental COVID Czar" of Lake Forest College, a small school north of Chicago where she serves as dean of students. At Lake Forest College, Andrea Conner is working through …

Experts call for more awareness on monkeypox
2 years, 5 months ago

Experts call for more awareness on monkeypox

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Centre on Thursday held a meeting of top health experts to discuss the new evolving situation with regard to monkeypox and the need for revisiting existing guidelines on the management of the virus that has so far infected nine persons including one death. While the state governments have been asked to up vigil against monkeypox, the health experts …

UK: ‘Early signs’ that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking
2 years, 5 months ago

UK: ‘Early signs’ that monkeypox outbreak may be peaking

Associated Press  

LONDON — British health authorities said Friday the monkeypox outbreak across the country may be peaking and that the epidemic’s growth rate has slowed. The U.K.'s Health Security Agency said in a statement there were “early signs that the outbreak is plateauing,” with 2,859 cases detected since May. The Health Security Agency said its most recent analysis of the outbreak …

US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
2 years, 5 months ago

US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The federal government declared a public health emergency Thursday to bolster the response to the monkeypoxoutbreak that has infected more than 7,100 Americans. “It is a textbook case of a public health emergency,” Gostin said. Last week, the World Health Organization called monkeypox a public health emergency, with cases in more than 70 countries. The declaration of a …

Sex, ‘casual contact,’ pimples: A California monkeypox guide, separating fact and fiction
2 years, 5 months ago

Sex, ‘casual contact,’ pimples: A California monkeypox guide, separating fact and fiction

LA Times  

With local, state and national officials declaring emergencies over the monkeypox outbreak and a scramble for vaccines spurring long lines — and waits — in many U.S. cities, the latest updates about the rare virus can seem overwhelming and, well, confusing. “No single individual or community is to blame for the spread of any virus,” said Dr. Tomás Aragón, California’s …

Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children
2 years, 5 months ago

Illinois day-care worker tests positive for monkeypox, officials say, but no cases reported in children

CNN  

CNN — An Illinois day-care worker has tested positive for monkeypox, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday, but no other cases have been reported there. “An adult at a day-care center in the Rantoul area has tested positive for a case of monkeypox,” department Director Dr. Sameer Vohra said at a news briefing. Vohra said the US Food …

Monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic people, latest CDC breakdown shows
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox is disproportionately affecting Black, Hispanic people, latest CDC breakdown shows

CNN  

CNN — A detailed analysis of monkeypox case records published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday offers new insight into the outbreak, which is disproportionately affecting men who have sex with men, especially those who are Black and Hispanic. Among the cases with available data, 94% were in men who reported recent sexual or close …

Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it

NPR  

Monkeypox: The myths, misconceptions — and facts — about how you catch it Enlarge this image toggle caption Eduardo Munoz/REUTERS Eduardo Munoz/REUTERS The monkeypox outbreak has grown rapidly in the U.S. Back in early July, the country had only about 500 cases. But multiple lines of evidence indicate that, during this outbreak, the primary way the virus is spreading is …

US declares monkeypox a public health emergency
2 years, 5 months ago

US declares monkeypox a public health emergency

Al Jazeera  

More than 6,600 cases have been detected in the US as the Biden administration faces scrutiny on vaccine distribution. US public health officials have declared the spread of the monkeypox disease a public health emergency. The World Health Organization declared the spread of monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, the global health organisation’s highest level of alert, on …

Centre releases monkeypox guide
2 years, 5 months ago

Centre releases monkeypox guide

The Hindu  

During human Monkeypox outbreaks, close contact with infected persons is the most significant risk factor for Monkeypox virus infection, said the Health Ministry, on Wednesday, while releasing a one-page guide on do’s and don’ts for Monkeypox. The Ministry further said that while human-to-human transmission is known to occur primarily through large respiratory droplets generally requiring a prolonged close contact, animal-to-human …

Monkeypox | Centre forms task force to monitor virus situation
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox | Centre forms task force to monitor virus situation

The Hindu  

The Central Government has constituted a task force in the wake of monkeypox cases in India to monitor and provide guidance on the expansion of diagnostic facilities and to explore vaccination for the infection in the country. Last week, a youth in Kerala presenting monkeypox-like symptoms died, following which State Health Minister Veena George had initiated a high-level inquiry. Dr. …

How we talk about monkeypox matters. Experts offer ways to reduce stigma
2 years, 5 months ago

How we talk about monkeypox matters. Experts offer ways to reduce stigma

NPR  

How we talk about monkeypox matters. Experts offer ways to reduce stigma Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images As places like San Francisco and New York state declare the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, there's a major question: how to talk about the virus in the first place. It's a …

'Every American should pay attention on monkeypox': HHS official's warning
2 years, 5 months ago

'Every American should pay attention on monkeypox': HHS official's warning

Daily Mail  

Every American should 'pay attention' to the monkeypox outbreak because the disease could spill over into more groups than just gay men, the head of the Department of Health and Human Services warned Thursday — as U.S. cases topped 4,600 to become the highest tally in the world. The vast majority of cases are still among gay or bisexual men, …

Monkeypox: A Public Health Emergency Is Not a Reason to Panic
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox: A Public Health Emergency Is Not a Reason to Panic

The Quint  

Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step – not a reason for panic The monkeypox virus, shown in this illustration, can be transmitted through close contact between people. On July 23, 2022, Tedros declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern. Under the current regulations, a “public health emergency of international concern” – often abbreviated …

Can monkeypox outbreak be stopped? What WHO says
2 years, 5 months ago

Can monkeypox outbreak be stopped? What WHO says

Live Mint  

Amid a surge in cases, the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday said that the monkeypox outbreak can be stopped if the infected countries, communities and individuals aware themselves about the disease and take the necessary steps to stop its transmission from spreading among the people. So far, five deaths have been reported and about 10% of …

WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox
2 years, 5 months ago

WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox

India TV News  

Highlights 98% of the monkeypox cases are among gay, bisexual, said WHO Director-General Tedros He called for those at risk to take steps to protect themselves Infectious individuals should isolate & avoid gatherings involving close, physical contact, he said The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing their sexual …

Monkeypox declared disease of national significance by Australia's Chief Medical Officer
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox declared disease of national significance by Australia's Chief Medical Officer

ABC  

Australia's Chief Medical Officer has declared the increasing presence of monkeypox in the country a "communicable disease incident of national significance". Key points: There are 44 cases of monkeypox in Australia, mostly returning overseas travellers The disease causes a rash that turns to lesions filled with fluid or pus Outside of Africa, almost all cases have been men who have …

EU health commissioner urges reinforced monkeypox action
2 years, 5 months ago

EU health commissioner urges reinforced monkeypox action

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s commissioner for health is urging the bloc’s governments to step up their efforts to tackle the expanding monkeypox outbreak in the region, which she says is “the epicenter of detected cases.” In a letter to the EU’s 27 health ministers obtained by The Associated Press, EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides called Wednesday for a “reinforced, …

Op-Ed: Monkeypox became an emergency because we’ve neglected LGBTQ community health
2 years, 5 months ago

Op-Ed: Monkeypox became an emergency because we’ve neglected LGBTQ community health

LA Times  

As gay men working in medicine, watching the monkeypox virus spread through our community has been devastating. It’s no accident that this virus receiving a weak public health response is one that mostly affects men who have sex with men, many of whom self-identify as gay, bisexual and transgender. The reason this virus continues unchecked among men who have sex …

How can you get monkeypox and should you be worried? Our medical analyst explains
2 years, 5 months ago

How can you get monkeypox and should you be worried? Our medical analyst explains

CNN  

CNN — Monkeypox is spreading in the United States and around the world. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportingmore than 6,600 infections, just two months after monkeypox was first detected in this outbreak, and on Thursday, the Biden administration officially declared monkeypox to be a public health emergency in the United States. To help us better …

Can Monkeypox infections turn dangerous? Know what experts have to say
2 years, 5 months ago

Can Monkeypox infections turn dangerous? Know what experts have to say

India TV News  

The lesions and blisters caused by monkeypox virus are, although, very painful, and lead to hospitalisation, the diseases may not be as deadly as Covid-19 for the general public, health experts contended on Wednesday. Although the disease may typically start with just fever and skin lesions, if left untreated, it can get complicated "by affecting the lungs", Dr. Laxman Jessani, …

Doctors urge caution, but add that monkeypox patients must not be stigmatised
2 years, 5 months ago

Doctors urge caution, but add that monkeypox patients must not be stigmatised

Hindustan Times  

With four cases of monkeypox confirmed across the country -- one of them in the national capital and three in Kerala -- health experts have urged people not to panic and reiterated that the infection is not as transmissible as Covid-19 and is unlikely to become a pandemic. Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, senior consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, said monkeypox is known …

Fauci says government must understand 'profound risk' of monkeypox to control spread
2 years, 5 months ago

Fauci says government must understand 'profound risk' of monkeypox to control spread

NPR  

Fauci says government must understand 'profound risk' of monkeypox to control spread Enlarge this image toggle caption GREG NASH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images GREG NASH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, told NPR's All Things Considered Tuesday that, amid early transmission of monkeypox, it's important to understand "the extent of the spread, how it's spread, …

U.S. monkeypox cases are increasing. How does it spread and how is it treated?
2 years, 5 months ago

U.S. monkeypox cases are increasing. How does it spread and how is it treated?

NPR  

U.S. monkeypox cases are increasing. NPR's A Martinez talks to Dr. Ali Khan, a former CDC official, about the spread of the disease in the U.S. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: In cities around the country, people are lining up to get vaccinated against monkeypox. ALI KHAN: This new variant of the virus that's spreading in the U.S. is spread by intimate …

As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people
2 years, 5 months ago

As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people

NPR  

As monkeypox spreads, know the difference between warning and stigmatizing people Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images When the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency over the weekend, it also warned of another threat to society: "Stigma and discrimination can be as dangerous as any virus," said WHO …

'Global health emergency status does not imply more cases': Expert on monkeypox scare
2 years, 5 months ago

'Global health emergency status does not imply more cases': Expert on monkeypox scare

India Today  

With India reporting its fourth monkeypox case from Delhi, the government has ordered increased surveillance at airports, ports, and other entry checkpoints. But this might not be much of a worry as virologists said the global health emergency status did not imply a higher number of cases. Speaking to India Today, virologist Dr Gagandeep Kang said, “A public health emergency …

‘Monkeypox virus has evolved’
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Monkeypox virus has evolved’

The Hindu  

Cases of monkeypox are being reported from multiple countries and many of them have not seen cases of the virus before, said Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region, on Monday, adding that genomic studies have revealed that the monkeypox virus seems to have changed over recent years. It is possible that sustained human-to-human transmission through close …

Monkeypox ‘can be contained, absolutely’ in US, White House doctor says
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox ‘can be contained, absolutely’ in US, White House doctor says

The Independent  

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Monkeypox is spreading faster than the data about it, hindering mitigation efforts
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox is spreading faster than the data about it, hindering mitigation efforts

CNN  

CNN — Two months after the United States’ first monkeypox case was confirmed, the total has risen to about 2,900. As the US battles another public health challenge amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Walensky said she is “struck” by “how little authority we at CDC have to receive the data.” “We very much want to get as much information and …

Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox
2 years, 5 months ago

Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox

NPR  

Epidemiologists warn the U.S. reaches a critical moment to contain monkeypox Enlarge this image toggle caption Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images On the heels of a public health emergency declaration from the World Health Organization, epidemiologists and public health experts warn the U.S. is running out of time to contain a monkeypox outbreak that has infected nearly …

Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? Are kids at risk? If you had chickenpox are you safe?
2 years, 5 months ago

Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? Are kids at risk? If you had chickenpox are you safe?

NPR  

Monkeypox FAQ: How contagious? "The declaration itself won't help contain the virus," says Dr. Preeti Malani, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan. "Monkeypox is transmitted by close intimate contact with a person who is infected and has the classic rash on their body," says Titanji. "I really think it's critical that we don't dismiss the pain and …

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