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Biden ‘much, much better’ three days after Covid diagnosis, White House response director says

‘If he has persistent symptoms ... if any of them interfere with his ability to carry out his duties ... we will disclose that early and often with the American people’

The Independent UK

Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for

The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern. From how it spreads to preventive measures, here's what you need to know about the disease.

WEKU

Monkeypox declared global health emergency: Symptoms, causes, prevention and everything you need to know

While the world only recently started recovering from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the discovery of monkeypox, a fatal disease found in the US and Europe has perturbed several countries and caused havoc. 3413 confirmed monkeypox cases and one death has been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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‘I literally screamed out loud in pain’: my two weeks of monkeypox hell

A New Yorker describes his harrowing ordeal to receive care through a system underequipped to handle another pandemic

The Guardian - US

Monkeypox has been declared a global emergency. Should you get a vaccine? And which one?

Should you get a monkeypox vaccine?

Miami Herald

Doctor: Biden likely has highly contagious COVID-19 strain

President Joe Biden likely has contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat since his positive test

The Independent UK

Biden likely infected with BA5 Covid variant, physician says

US president’s condition continues to improve following antiviral treatment, White House reports

The Independent UK

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Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

The Independent UK

Child Development Centre allotted ₹2.8 crore

Funds for projects to check childhood disability, identify rare diseases

The Hindu

‘Florida is in midst of a meningococcal outbreak.’ What to know now about meningitis

Florida is facing several disease outbreaks — COVID, monkeypox, dengue fever. But meningococcal disease is now on the minds of health experts, too.

Miami Herald

First child monkeypox cases in US are reported, including a toddler in California

Public health officials announced Friday the first cases of monkeypox in children in the United States, including one toddler living in California and an infant living in another state.

Los Angeles Times

The first U.S. polio case was discovered in nearly a decade. Should you worry?

The CDC confirmed that a patient in New York has contracted polio, the first U.S. case since 2013. But most people shouldn't be concerned about contracting the virus because of high vaccination rates.

WEKU

Small pet turtles blamed for salmonella outbreak that sickened 15 people

CDC warns people to not buy turtles less than four inches long

The Independent UK

California’s LGBTQ community feeling ignored, angry, confused as monkeypox cases rise

LOS ANGELES — Antonio Palacios recovered from COVID-19 in early June just in time for back-to-back weekends at Southern California’s largest Pride celebrations — in West Hollywood and Los Angeles — where he immersed himself in a community that, at times, felt too distant the last two years.

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Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms ‘have improved’, his doctor says

White House physician says US president is taking antiviral medication, as his vital signs remain ‘entirely normal’.

The Independent UK

Biden’s Covid symptoms ‘improved’ after first day of antiviral treatment

‘As I stated previously, the President is fully vaccinated and twice-boosted, so I anticipate that he will respond favorably, as most maximally protected patients do’

The Texas Tribune

Demand for the monkeypox vaccine in Texas is outstripping supply as the nondeadly disease takes hold

The vaccine isn’t widely available yet and testing levels are low. That’s driving concern about a virus that is expected to keep spreading.

The Texas Tribune

Monkeypox is spreading in Texas. Here’s what you need to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.

The virus isn’t airborne, so it isn’t as easy to contract as COVID-19. But experts say it shouldn’t be ignored.

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Al Jazeera

What to know about polio and the first US case in nearly 10 years

Authorities said in a statement that the case may have originated outside of the US and the patient is stable.

Wales Online

Virgin Voyages axes pre-boarding Covid test rules for most cruise passengers

It will end testing from July 24 on European voyages and from July 27 on US sailings, while 10 per cent of passengers need not be fully vaccinated

ABC News

Unvaccinated young adult in New York becomes first US polio case in nearly a decade

An unvaccinated young adult from New York state — who has developed paralysis after contracting polio — marks the first recorded case of the disease in the US since 2013. Health officials are investigating how the person became infected.

The Independent UK

Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US

The spread of monkeypox in the U.S. could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, though some health officials say the virus that causes pimple-like bumps might yet be contained before it gets firmly established

WEKU

The first U.S. case of polio since 2013 has been detected in New York

The patient, who has developed paralysis but is no longer contagious according to the AP, may have contracted the virus overseas. The CDC says no cases of polio have originated in the U.S. since 1979.

ABC News

What you need to know about Paxlovid, the COVID-19 antiviral Joe Biden is being treated with

The antiviral treatment, which has proven effective in reducing the risk of hospitalisation or death, was added to the PBS in May. Here's what you need to know.

WEKU

Even if you're the president, it's hard to avoid a breakthrough COVID infection

With his positive test for COVID-19, President Biden joins the throngs of Americans who have contracted the coronavirus even though they are vaccinated and boosted.

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