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President Biden says ‘everybody’ should be concerned about monkeypox after CDC urges calm

President said officials are determining ‘what vaccine if any might be available for it’ after US already ordered millions of doses of smallpox vaccine that is effective against monkeypox

The Independent UK

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others have been investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella senftenberg infections and they are linked to a product so many of us enjoy daily.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Jif peanut butter is being recalled for potential salmonella contamination

The J.M. Smucker Co. announced the recall on Friday. The Food and Drug Administration says current epidemiologic evidence points to a Lexington, Ky., facility as the likely cause of the outbreak.

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All of South Florida moves into high COVID risk category after ‘processing error‘ in state’s data

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — All three South Florida counties have high COVID-19 community levels, despite the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control showing the region having medium levels.

Tribune News Service

Monkeypox outbreak: WHO working on sexual contact theory, top adviser says

David Heymann says experts developing guidance for countries, as New York City resident tests positive for Orthopoxvirus

The Guardian - US

Chicago expected to reach ‘high’ COVID-19 level as soon as next week

CHICAGO — Chicago is expected to increase to a “high” community level of COVID-19 next week as positive cases continue rising across the city and suburbs, public health officials said Friday, mirroring the surge of infections around other parts of the country.

Chicago Tribune

Nursing home staff lagging on boosters

One out of seven US COVID-19 deaths has been residents in nursing homes, research has shown

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General alert sounded against monkey pox

Over 100 cases reported in 11 countries outside Africa

The Hindu

Monkeypox in the US: Where is the disease and will it spread?

Cases of the rare infectious disease have suddenly started to spread across the globe in recent weeks

The Independent UK

New York City patient tests positive for virus related to monkeypox with officials urging people to wear masks

Patient is presumed to be positive ahead of CDC confirmation, likely making them the second confirmed case on US soil this year

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as more cases confirmed around globe

Tropical disease now detected in UK, US, Canada, Australia Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: A rare virus on the rise

The rare monkeypox virus, usually confined mostly to Central and West Africa, has spread in unusual ways this year and among populations that have not been vulnerable in the past.

Bangkok Post

Federal judge extends block on Biden administration’s plans to lift Title 42 border restrictions

WASHINGTON — A Louisiana judge has extended his temporary block of the Biden administration’s plan to lift pandemic-related border restrictions on Monday.

Los Angeles Times

US judge blocks Biden’s plan to end Title 42 border expulsions

Federal judge’s ruling will extend ‘indefinite suffering’ of asylum seekers at US-Mexico border, rights groups say.

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WEKU

Judge rules that pandemic border restrictions must continue, a win for GOP-led states

A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.

The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judge says US must continue to expel migrants under public health law

Judge Robert Summerhays’ ruling blocks the Centers for Disease Control from reversing a Trump-era policy which allows border patrol agents to expel asylum seekers without considering their claims

Axios

Federal judge blocks Biden from ending pandemic border policy

Title 42 was set to lift on Monday but the order will keep it in place.

Los Angeles Times

Monkeypox: Why LA is watching out for this rare but potentially serious illness

LOS ANGELES — An increase in the number of cases of monkeypox, a rare but potentially serious viral illness, in Europe and a single case in Massachusetts is attracting increased attention from health officials.

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Benzinga

Analysis: Should You Be Afraid Of A Monkeypox Pandemic?

The coronavirus pandemic has yet to be firmly tucked into the history books even as a new health threat emerges: monkeypox, a rare infectious virus that has suddenly become more prevalent in Europe and is now being detected in North America. Should people be concerned that a new health crisis…

Tribune News Service

Residents of 22 Michigan counties should wear masks inside, CDC advises

DETROIT — The residents of 22 Michigan counties should wear masks while inside, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises, up from 16 counties a week prior.

The Conversation

What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what's known about this smallpox cousin

On May 18, 2022, Massachusetts health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a single case of monkeypox in a patient who had recently traveled to Canada. Cases have also been reported in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Benzinga

The Daily Biotech Pulse: CDC Recommends COVID-19 Boosters For Kids 5-11, Foghorn's Blood Cancer Trial On Clinical Hold, Bayer Intends To Bow Out From CAR-T Therapy Pact With Atara

Here's a roundup of top developments in the biotech space over the last 24 hours:

Benzinga

CDC Recommends Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Booster Shots For Kids Aged 5-11 Years

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that children ages 5 to 11 receive the newly authorized COVID-19 booster shot from Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) and BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX). Following the recommendation, many of the nation's doctors, pharmacies, and other vaccination sites are expected to begin offering the extra doses to the 28 million U.S. children…

The Conversation

Monkeypox in Australia: what is it and how can we prevent the spread?

Two cases of monkeypox have been detected in Australia, following reported cases in several European countries. Both are in men just returned from Europe.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Why did Florida pull out of important survey of teenagers?

Without adequate justification, Florida officials have made a poorly timed decision to pull out of a wide-ranging national survey measuring health and behavior risks among the state’s teenagers. The survey polls high school students anonymously on topics including diet, smoking, alcohol use, sexual behavior and mental health. Florida officials say…

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