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monkeypox

International

WHO warns 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox risks vulnerable groups

Pictures showing examples of rashes and lesions caused by the monkeypox virus.
International

UK monkeypox symptoms different to prior outbreaks: study

Pictures showing examples of rashes and lesions caused by the monkeypox virus are seen in this undated handout image obtained by Reuters on July 1, 2022.
International

Monkeypox cases top 5,000: WHO

The UN health agency’s director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he would hold a second meeting of the emergency committee on monkeypox, with more than 6,000 cases now confirmed in 58 countries.
International

WHO to reconvene monkeypox emergency committee

The 45 year-old male Malaysian national who resides in Singapore was tested positive for monkeypox on Wednesday (July 6) and is currently warded at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases.
Economy & Policy

Singapore confirms first local monkeypox case

New name suggestions for monkeypox range from terms that remove the monkey imagery to ones that are farcical, such as "Poxy McPoxface".
International

‘Mpox’ – the new name for monkeypox to fight stigma

The person concerned entered Chongqing city in transit from abroad, and showed symptoms such as a skin rash during their quarantine period for Covid, according to the statement.
International

Mainland China reports first imported monkeypox case

Bottles of SIGA Technologies Tpoxx antiviral medication used to treat smallpox and monkeypox arranged in Atlanta, US. Hong Kong’s government is expected to procure a vaccine against monkeypox this month.
International

Hong Kong reports first case of monkeypox

Healthcare workers with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene work at tents where individuals are registered to receive the monkeypox vaccine on July 29, 2022. The World Health Organization says there is evidence that case counts are slowing in a handful of countries.
International

Monkeypox outbreak can be eliminated in Europe: WHO

Patients assessed to be at higher risk of complications will continue to be managed in hospitals.
Economy & Policy

Monkeypox patients can recover at home from Aug 22: MOH

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