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Spain and Brazil report first monkeypox-related deaths outside Africa

Spain and Brazil reported their first monkeypox virus-related deaths on Friday, followed by Spain reporting its second death on Saturday, marking what are thought to be the first fatalities linked to the current outbreak outside of Africa.

France 24

Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox deaths outside Africa

About 70 percent of cases in the outbreak that began in May have been found in Europe and 25 percent in the Americas.

Al Jazeera

Brazil reports first monkeypox death outside Africa in current outbreak

Brazil on Friday reported the first monkeypox-related death outside the African continent in the current outbreak, shortly before Spain confirmed Europe's first known death in the outbreak later in the day.

Reuters

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Europe's summer of Omicron subvariants has immunologists pleading for the world to embrace a 'vaccine-plus' lifestyle

As a COVID-19 wave fuelled by sticky Omicron variants crashes through Europe, immunologists warn we're entering a "multi sub lineage Omicron era". Here's what it could mean for the future of the pandemic.

ABC News

Monkeypox infection in children risks worsening global health crisis

The widening monkeypox outbreak is sparking concern that the virus could spread among a surprising cohort particularly prone to transmitting contagious infections: kids.

Tribune News Service

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: Symptoms to look out for as WHO declares global health emergency

As of July 21, it is said that over two thousand people in the UK were infected with monkeypox - and with cases on the rise, it's important to know the symptoms.

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How worried should you be about monkeypox?

More than 2,208 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Independent UK

Where did monkeypox come from?

As of 21 July 2022, there are 2,208 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK

The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

Two painful Monkeypox symptoms you should never ignore - including swollen penis

There have been 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK. But what are the symptoms and signs you may have contracted the virus?

Daily Mirror

Commentary: Monkeypox became an emergency because we’ve neglected LGBTQ community health

As gay men working in medicine, watching the monkeypox virus spread through our community has been devastating.

Los Angeles Times

Studies suggest Wuhan link to Covid-19, but WHO warns against dismissing other theories

Two new studies confirm that Covid-19 first emerged at an animal market in China's Wuhan. The World Health Organization has welcomed the assessments but insists it is too early to rule out other theories.

Radio France Internationale

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

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Japan ranks No. 1 in weekly COVID cases worldwide

GENEVA -- For the seven days through Sunday, Japan marked the world's highest number of weekly confirmed new cases of the novel coronavirus, with 970,000 recorded, the World Health Organization announced Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Africa's alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses

Africa's public health agency says the continent still does not have a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine even though it’s the only continent to have documented deaths from the disease that’s newly declared a global emergency

The Guardian - UK

When will Covid really be over? Three things that will mark the end of the pandemic

History tells us the end of a deadly outbreak isn’t just about medical data – it’s about political and social changes too, says historian Erica Charters

The Independent UK

All you need to know about monkeypox after global emergency declared

The most likely route of monkeypox transmission is close physical contact

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The Independent UK

How worried should you be about monkeypox?

More than 2,208 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Guardian - UK

Barbara Thompson obituary

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The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

Where did monkeypox come from?

As of 21 July 2022, there are 2,208 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK

The Times of India

As Monkeypox virus reaches Delhi, doctors share tips for prevention and treatment options

With the monkeypox outbreak spreading globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as a PHEIC - ‘public health emergency of international concern’. This declaration, which is WHO’s highest alarm, is a way to create a wake-up call for countries as they struggle to contain the spread of the…

The Independent UK

What is ‘Centaurus’? Fast-spreading Covid variant that has arrived in UK as cases soar

Virologists voice concerns about highly-contagious BA.2.75 which is thought to spread faster than its Omicron relatives

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: Gay and bisexual men ‘should limit number of partners to prevent spread’ WHO warns

There have been 2,432 reported cases in the UK, with 99.3 percent among men

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