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Monkeypox may be here to stay

The disease has gained a foothold among men who have sex with men, and experts warn that time is running…

Politico

Wastewater surveillance tracked Covid-19. Can it work for monkeypox?

Researchers have used our wastewater to track the Covid-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases.

Inverse

1,773 new Covid inpatients, 30 more deaths

There were 30 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,773 new patients admitted to hospitals on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Health…

Bangkok Post

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How do you get monkeypox? An epidemiologist explains what “close contact” means

The current monkeypox epidemic is a bit unusual in a few ways. An epidemiologist explains how someone might get monkeypox…

Inverse

Walking a tightrope in messaging monkeypox virus transmission routes

Public health communication about different routes of transmission of monkeypox virus is critical, especially as demographics can change

The Hindu

Polio warning as Scots parents urged to check if children's vaccines are up to date

The Scottish health body have said that there are no immediate plans to run a catch up programme in Scotland.

Daily Record

North Korea Lifts Mask Mandate after Covid 'Victory'

North Korea has lifted a mask mandate and eased other virus restrictions, state media said Saturday, days after leader Kim…

Asharq Al-Awsat

2,140 new Covid inpatients, 35 more deaths

There were 35 more Covid-19 deaths and 2,140 new cases admitted to hospitals on Friday, the Ministry of Public Health…

Bangkok Post

‘Entirely preventable’: Polio likely spreading in New York City

Public health officials announced that the polio virus has been detected in the city’s wastewater and urged vaccination.

Al Jazeera

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The COVIDSafe app is dead. What can we learn from this 'failure'?

On August 9 2022, Australia’s COVIDSafe app was officially decommissioned, and all its features removed. People were encouraged to uninstall…

The Conversation

2,455 new Covid cases, 33 more deaths

There were 33 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,455 new patients admitted to hospitals on Thursday, the Ministry of Public Health…

Bangkok Post

As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency

While there are currently 780 confirmed monkeypox cases statewide, Texas cities are bracing for an increase in infections.

The Texas Tribune

CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

The nation’s top public health agency is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines and dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if…

The Independent UK

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'Possibly forever': New Covid-19 czar settles in for the long fight

In his first interview since taking the reins of the Covid-19 response, Dr Andrew Old speaks about social licence, living…

Newsroom.co.nz

Live rats among reasons for food businesses being served with closure notices in July

A Closure Order is served where it is deemed that there is or there is likely to be a grave…

Irish Mirror

Africa CDC in 'advanced' talks to obtain monkeypox vaccines

Africa’s public health agency says the continent of 1.3 billion people still does not have a single dose of the…

The Independent UK

Polio unlikely to spread widely in U.S.

The detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in London and New York is providing another stark reminder of the importance…

Axios

Commentary: Monkeypox is disproportionately hitting Latino communities. Will California protect them?

On Aug. 4, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a national public health emergency, and cases continue to soar nationwide.

Los Angeles Times

New patient database will link agencies

The Ministry of Public Health plans to set up a National Digital Health Agency to improve public health services. The…

Bangkok Post

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2,316 new Covid patients, 35 more deaths

The country registered 35 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,316 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the…

Bangkok Post

Swine flu along with rising Covid cases, Nepal battles 'Twindemic'

Several Public health experts have warned that the H1N1 virus along with COVID-19 could cause a "twindemic" in Nepal

Livemint

Monkeypox disinformation is on the rise. Experts say community-led health messages are key

The latest monkeypox outbreak is being seized upon by anti-vaccine and hate groups, but experts say public health authorities must…

ABC News

Polio: why is there a drive to vaccinate children in London?

Children will be offered ‘catchup’ or booster vaccines after polioviruses found in wastewater

The Guardian - UK

Why monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency? WHO chief lists 2 crucial reasons

Until this year, little was known or understood of monkeypox virus outside Africa, and received scant attention or investment.

Livemint

Hospitel, hotel isolation may end next month

The Department of Health Service Support will ask the Public Health Ministry to consider ending hospitel and hotel isolation next…

Bangkok Post