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Race to find quake survivors – as it happened

At least 5,894 people have died in Turkey while 2,032 have died in Syria; WHO officials warn the total could be as high as 20,000

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023

Masks recommended on long-haul flights by World Health Organization as COVID-19 subvariant XBB.1.5 spreads

Australia scrapped its airline mask mandates in September, but global health officials are encouraging passengers to reconsider as the latest Omicron subvariant spreads rapidly.

ABC News · Jan 11, 2023

WHO calls for return of masks in one setting as alarm raised over rising Covid cases

XBB.1.5, better known as Kraken, is a subvariant currently on the rise in Europe as WHO officials confirmed they are monitoring its growth

Irish Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Spain reports 2nd death from monkeypox

Spain has reported a second death in as many days from monkeypox

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

WHO warns public of Monkeypox symptoms as cases grow and vaccines necessary

“So these are all the things that people should be very aware of”

Irish Mirror · Jul 16, 2022

Scotland has 13 confirmed monkeypox cases as health chiefs investigate links

Public Health Scotland say the cases have been identified in laboratories, but they have not identified a common link between them as of yet.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

WHO issue Monkeypox deaths warning in Europe

Smallwood warned: “As the virus continues to spread and affect different population groups we will likely see some severe cases.”

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Pride events ‘can spread public health messages about monkeypox’

The World Health Organisation said some 1,160 confirmed cases have been reported in 22 countries in the European Economic Area.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Monkeypox is a ‘rapidly evolving event’, warns WHO

As the festival season kicks off experts have urged caution as cases rise

Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2022