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Why are they changing the name for monkeypox? What's the origin of the name?

The World Health Organization says the variant changes will come into effect immediately, with scientists calling the old names "discriminatory…

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It’s Official: Aussie Rentals Get Too Cold Mouldy In Winter For Safe Human Living

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Australian rental homes colder and more damp than WHO safety standards

Rentals in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and ACT dropped below 18C more than 80% of the time, report finds

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Who can get a Covid vaccine booster in the UK?

The autumn booster program for Covid vaccinations will begin shortly. Over 50s, carers, frontline health workers and those at clinical…

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Dog catches monkeypox from owners after sleeping in their bed

Researchers call for discussion about isolating pets from people who test positive for virus

The Independent UK

‘Left to rot’: The lonely plight of long Covid sufferers

Some studies suggest long Covid could affect as much as 30 percent of people who are infected.

Politico

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The Hindu

Judith Durham: Singer who found global fame with The Seekers

With her luminous soprano voice, Durham experienced chart-topping success with the Australian band that sold more than 50 million records…

The Independent UK

WHO announces new names for Monkeypox virus. Know what they are here

WHO has issued a statement with this regard and attributed the action to avoid causing any cultural or social offence

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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

Man attends funeral of brother killed by a snake - then is bitten by one himself and dies

Govind Mishra, 22, travelled 50 miles to the village holding his brother's funeral but was fatally attacked by a snake…

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox to be renamed: WHO needs your suggestion; check how to pitch a new name

WHO needs your suggestions while finalising a new name for monkeypox.

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Health: WHO gives new names to monkeypox variants

The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in 1958. Major variants were identified by the geographic regions…

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The WHO Is Renaming Monkeypox and Wants Your Help

The World Health Organization is asking for the public’s help in renaming the monkeypox virus, part of an ongoing effort…

Bloomberg

WHO plans to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

The World Health Organization is holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the…

The Independent UK

2 Monkeypox Stocks to Watch This Week

Increasing cases of monkeypox worldwide have led the WHO to declare it a global emergency. With the infection spread in…

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People urged not to attack primates after 10 poisoned over monkeypox virus fears

Brazilians in Sao Paolo state have been found to be targeting monkeys with poisoning after misguided fears about the monkeypox…

Daily Mirror

Japan PM Kishida and WHO chief agree on new WHO affiliate in Japan -Kyodo news agency

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus agreed to establish a new Japan-based…

Reuters

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…

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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.

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WHO forced to explain monkeypox has nothing to do with monkeys after spike in attacks on primates

‘What people need to know is that the transmission we are seeing is happening between humans’

The Independent UK

CorbeVax cleared as precaution dose vaccine, awaits WHO’s emergency use listing

This the first time that a booster dose that is different from the one used for primary vaccination has been…

The Hindu

Europe to consider "dose-sparing" to increase monkeypox vaccine, WHO seeks trials

Health officials in Europe are discussing whether to follow a move by the United States to stretch out scarce monkeypox…

Reuters

From Reach Out I’ll Be There to Heat Wave: six of Lamont Dozier’s best songs

The hugely influential Motown songwriter and one third of Holland-Dozier-Holland, who has died aged 81, wrote for the likes of…

The Guardian - UK

WHO warns on Covid: Next weeks and months critical

Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead, asked to government to invest in the research of Covid and its many…

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