Page 5 - Latest Updates on Monkeypox
EU buys additional vaccine doses against monkeypox despite declining cases
The European Commission said it had secured over 10,000 tecovirimat vaccines against monkeypox, despite the declining number of cases in the European Union (EU)
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Nigerian reported as Delhi's 9th monkeypox case; India's tally rises to 14
Another suspected patient, also of Nigerian origin, was admitted to the state-run hospital on Sunday. His test reports are awaited
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US CDC launches monkeypox vaccine equity programme to tackle disparities
"We have a responsibility to address inequities that have been highlighted by this outbreak, and this programme will help make a difference," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
ICMR conducts study on India's first fatal case of monkeypox from Kerala
A total of 15 fatalities have been reported globally from endemic and non-endemic countries in 2022, it said
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Monkeypox outbreak slowly decreased in US, officials urge caution
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a total of 52,997 people have been infected with the monkeypox virus
First US death from monkeypox confirmed in Los Angeles County: Officials
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the cause of death, and a spokesperson said it was confirmed by an autopsy
Bolivia reports 29 monkeypox cases in one week; tally rises to 119
Bolivia detected 29 more cases of monkeypox in the past week, bringing the total number of cases so far to 119, Minister of Health and Sports Jeyson Auza said
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Monkeypox vaccine expected to induce robust immune response, says study
Since the new virus was first observed in early May, over 52,000 cases have been confirmed in more than 90 countries and regions, the researchers said
US reports over 20,000 monkeypox cases, California records highest number
The US has confirmed more than 20,000 monkeypox cases, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Sixth monkeypox case in Delhi, Patient in stable condition at LNJP Hospital
Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease having common symptoms such as fever, skin lesions, lymphadenopathy, headache, muscle aches, exhaustion, chills or sweats and sore throat and cough
Monkeypox infection linked to acute heart problem, shows new research
More than 50,000 monkeypox cases have been recorded in the global outbreak
US holds 80% of global vaccine supply with 35% of monkeypox cases: Report
The analysis compared vaccine access and monkeypox cases in more than a dozen countries.
Monkeypox vaccine study raises questions about protection, shows research
The recommended series of shots with Bavarian Nordic A/S's Jynneos vaccine yielded relatively low levels of monkeypox antibodies with poor neutralizing capacity, researchers said
Canada confirms 1,251 monkeypox cases with most cases in Ontario
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed 1,251 cases of monkeypox, including 35 hospitalisations in the country.
Texas reports first death due to monkeypox in US; so far 15 dead worldwide
Authorities in Texas have confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in the United States
Monkeypox can be eliminated in Europe, says WHO as case count slows
There are encouraging signs of a sustained week-on-week decline in the onset of cases in many European countries, including France, Germany, and Britain, as well as a slowdown in some parts of the US
US reports over 17,000 monkeypox cases; New York, California top list
The US has confirmed over 17,000 monkeypox cases, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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Study reveals safety, efficacy of tecovirimat in treating monkeypox
The antiviral tecovirimat appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of monkeypox symptoms and skin lesions, finds a new study
Number of newly reported monkeypox cases decreases worldwide: WHO
Worldwide, 5,907 cases were reported during the week, compared to 7,477 the week before
Italian man tests positive for monkeypox, Covid, HIV all at once: Report
According to the Daily Mail, scientists have reported this as the first known case of a person testing positive for these viruses, all at once
