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First deaths of monkeypox patients outside Africa reported in Spain, Brazil

Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox-related deaths on Friday, marking what are thought to be the first non-African fatalities linked to the current outbreak of the disease.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2022

Spain and Brazil report first monkeypox-related deaths outside Africa

Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox virus-related deaths on Friday, followed by Spain reporting its second death on Saturday, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.

France 24 · Jul 30, 2022

Two painful Monkeypox symptoms you should never ignore - including swollen penis

There have been 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK. But what are the symptoms and signs you may have contracted the virus?

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

WHO chief advises reducing sex partners to avoid monkeypox

The head of the World Health Organization is advising men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing their sexual partners “for the moment.”

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

WHO says more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox globally, most in Europe

There have been more than 18,000 cases of monkeypox reported globally from 78 countries, with the majority in Europe, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

What is ‘Centaurus’? New fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Monkeypox a wake-up call to be prepared

Monkeypox is very unpleasant and it spreads very fast, but it's not a real killer: 16,000 cases in 75 countries in just a couple of months is impressive, but there have been only five deaths.

Bangkok Post · Jul 26, 2022

Why declaring monkeypox a global health emergency is a preventative step -- not a reason for panic

Countries that are members of the United Nations are obligated to report cases of unusual diseases that have the potential to become global health threats. In May 2022, more than a dozen countries in Europe, the Americas and other regions of the world that had never before had cases of…

The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022

Edinburgh health expert Devi Sridhar on who should be worried about monkeypox

The virologist specialist has backed the move by the World Health Organization and has said that those most at risk from the virus - men having sex with men - should be offered vaccines.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022

What is ‘Centaurus’? New fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022