Monkeypox news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on the monkeypox outbreak:

Latest Updates:

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency, citing the rapid spread of the virus and the lack of effective treatments. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 26,000 cases of monkeypox in the United States, with cases reported in all 50 states. (Source: CDC)
• The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has reported over 40,000 cases of monkeypox in the European Union, with cases reported in all 27 member states. (Source: ECDC)
• The UK has reported over 2,000 cases of monkeypox, with cases reported in all regions of the country. (Source: UK Health Security Agency)

Recent News Articles:

• "Monkeypox outbreak declared global health emergency by WHO" (Source: BBC News)
• "US reports over 26,000 cases of monkeypox, with cases in all 50 states" (Source: CNN)
• "Monkeypox cases surge in Europe, with over 40,000 reported" (Source: The Guardian)
• "UK reports over 2,000 cases of monkeypox, with cases in all regions" (Source: The Telegraph)
• "Monkeypox vaccine shortage hits US, with some states rationing doses" (Source: NPR)
• "Monkeypox outbreak: What we know about the virus and how to protect yourself" (Source: The New York Times)

Vaccination Efforts:

• The US has distributed over 1.5 million doses of monkeypox vaccine, with more doses expected to arrive in the coming weeks. (Source: CDC)
• The UK has distributed over 100,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine, with more doses expected to arrive in the coming weeks. (Source: UK Health Security Agency)
• The European Union has distributed over 1 million doses of monkeypox vaccine, with more doses expected to arrive in the coming weeks. (Source: ECDC)

Transmission and Symptoms:

• Monkeypox is primarily spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through skin-to-skin contact or sharing of contaminated items. (Source: WHO)
• Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes, followed by the development of a rash. (Source: CDC)
• The rash typically begins as flat red spots that progress to blisters and eventually crust over. (Source: WHO)

Prevention and Control:

• The WHO recommends that people take precautions to avoid close contact with anyone who is sick with monkeypox, such as avoiding skin-to-skin contact and avoiding sharing of contaminated items. (Source: WHO)
• The CDC recommends that people who are at high risk of getting monkeypox, such as those who have had close contact with someone who has monkeypox, get vaccinated. (Source: CDC)
• The ECDC recommends that people who are at high risk of getting monkeypox, such as those who have had close contact with someone who has monkeypox, get vaccinated. (Source: ECDC)

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