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What countries have reported monkeypox cases so far? All we know amid fears over ‘superspreader’ events

Scientists believe superspreader events may be behind sudden outbreak in cases

The Independent UK

Monkeypox symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease is now detected in UK, US, Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

Monkeypox isn’t like HIV, but gay and bisexual men are at risk of unfair stigma

The first case of monkeypox in the current outbreak was reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 7. The person in question had recently returned to the UK from Nigeria, where they are believed to have contracted the infection. Since then, further cases have been reported in over…

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Is monkeypox deadly? What you need to know about the virus

THE first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Scotland, as the total grows across the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

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

The Independent UK

Kids who grow up with dogs less likely to develop Crohn's disease, study finds

Scientists at the University of Toronto have found that children who grow up with pet dogs are less likely to get Crohn's disease later in life - but the same can't be said for families with cats

Daily Mirror

Oesophageal cancer: Difficulty swallowing saliva can be early symptom for heartburn sufferers

Nearly 8,000 people die from oesophageal cancer each year, but catching the disease early by recognising the early warning signs can increase the survival rate by four times.

Daily Mirror

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Monkeypox in the US: Where is the disease and will it spread?

Cases of the rare infectious disease have suddenly started to spread across the globe in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Expert: Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe

A doctor who chairs a World Health Organization expert group has described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: Why having the smallpox vaccine could offer you protection

Routine smallpox vaccination ended in in 1971 but is being administered to some as part of clampdown on monkeypox outbreak

Wales Online

Best products for gum health, from dental floss to mouthwash

A healthy smile should begin with healthy gums

Evening Standard

Top doctor says Ireland needs to brace itself for first monkeypox cases as concerns high over 'nasty virus'

More and more cases of the disease are being diagnosed every day across the Irish Sea

Irish Mirror

Biden Warns of Potentially 'Consequential' Monkeypox Spread

Monkeypox has caught the attention of US President Joe Biden, who said Sunday that people should be on guard against the disease which has the potential for "consequential" impact, if it were to spread further. Several cases of monkeypox have been detected in North America and Europe since early May,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Beijing extends work-from-home 'requirement' for millions as COVID spreads

The Chinese capital extended its work-from-home requirement for many of its 22 million residents to stem a COVID-19 outbreak, while Shanghai deployed more testing and curbs to hold on to its hard-won "zero COVID" status after two months of lockdown.

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Bangkok Post

New centre to monitor monkeypox

The Public Health Ministry has set up an emergency operations centre to monitor the spread of the monkeypox virus, which has caused over 100 confirmed cases in at least 12 countries to date.

The Times of India

44 new Covid infections in Madhya Pradesh, active cases rise to 265

BHOPAL: A total of 44 new Covid-19 positive cases were reported in the state on Sunday. Against these 44 new cases, only 41 people recovered from the disease. Thus the number of active patients increased from 262 on May 21 to 265 on May 22.

The Independent UK

Monkeypox: High-risk contacts of cases advised to self-isolate for three weeks and avoid children

Government has released new guidance with self-isolation periods for UK monkeypox cases

The Guardian - UK

UK to announce more monkeypox cases as efforts ramp up to contain outbreak

Close contacts of those infected with rare disease offered vaccines and told to isolate for up to 21 days

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Monkeypox detected in Austria, Switzerland and Israel

A virus causing patients fever, rash, and exhaustion has reached three more countries. A man in Vienna was taken to hospital with sores on his face.

Edinburgh Live

UK monkeypox cases double in a day as health secretary gives update on the virus

In recent weeks, the disease has been identified in several non-endemic countries in recent weeks, including Britain, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Canada and the United States.

The Hindu

Vigil against dengue, leptospirosis in Kollam

Preventive measures to curb spread of water- and vector-borne diseases

Daily Mirror

'I love the name I've picked for my baby - but people think it sounds like a disease'

A soon-to-be mum of two has shared an 'edgy and unique' baby name for her son. However, people have advised against it, saying it sounds similar to an autoimmune disease

The Guardian - UK

More monkeypox cases detected in UK ‘on daily basis’, says scientist

Twenty cases confirmed in UK amid reports of child being admitted to intensive care in London hospital

Daily Mirror

Monkeypox travel warning: Brits told to stay alert for symptoms as virus spreads

Monkeypox cases are spreading across Europe and Belgium, which has recorded three cases, has introduced a mandatory 21-day quarantine for anyone suffering from the virus.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow dad opens up as gymnast daughter's 'growing pains' lead to cancer diagnosis

Liv Dickson's determination to beat the disease has inspired her dad Allan to taken on a massive charity effort to raise money to help develop new treatments, and he will cycle the 3,500km Tour de France route next month.

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