U.S. prepares for possible arrival of more severe strain of mpox
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Senior Biden administration officials said Friday that the United States is preparing for the possible arrival of a more severe version of mpox, which has taken off in the Democratic Republic of...
Could the new mpox threat cause significant harm in the U.S.?
WEBConcerns are mounting about a type of mpox spreading across Africa that’s believed to cause more serious illness. Experts expressed cautious optimism it wouldn't spread as broadly in the U.S.
Will Mpox Outbreak Cause A COVID-Like Lockdown ... - TODAY
WEBSep 10, 2024 · As mpox cases surge in Africa and a new strain spreads, the WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. Here's what that means and symptoms to watch for.
WHO declares mpox virus a public health emergency ... - UN News
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Mpox has been confirmed in Burundi, one of four countries in Eastern Africa where the disease has surfaced for the first time, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday, as the...
What is mpox, and why is this outbreak so concerning? | CNN
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease related to the now-eradicated smallpox virus. It can spread through close contact such as touching, kissing or sex, as well as through...
WHO approves first mpox vaccine to boost access in Africa
WEB4 days ago · The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of an mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate “timely and increased access” for millions at risk in Africa where the latest outbreak has infected more than 20,000 so far this year. The MVA-BN vaccine from the Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic …
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the ...
WEB5 days ago · NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — African countries recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past week, the continental health body said Thursday as it described the rising toll as “not acceptable.”
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