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Almost all European countries have reported surge in infections, driven mainly by Omicron variant BA.5

The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox worldwide has reached 219 outside of countries where it is endemic, according to an update released by the European Union's disease agency. More than a dozen countries where monkeypox is unusual, mostly in Europe, have reported at least one confirmed case, the European…

Cases are rising

French health authorities said Monday that three cases of monkeypox have been identified in the country as part of an alarming outbreak of the virus outside of Africa. However, the World Health Organisation said there is no reason for now to offer mass inoculations, but instead, urges hygiene measures to…

'We are always concerned about new variants and their potential to disrupt the situation'

Officials tell nations to take stock of smallpox vaccines and antivirals as cases grow

Ryanair issues list of 14 countries for which you’ll still have to wear masks on flights

European officials are warning variants BA.4 and BA.5 could lead to a surge of cases across the continent in the coming months

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control urged nations to remain ‘vigilant’

Ryanair is dropping its face mask rules on flights for passengers after the EU announced that coverings are no longer mandatory - but some holiday hotspots such as Greece and Spain haven't made the cut

The advice for the mandatory wearing of face masks in airports and on board flights across Europe was changed on Wednesday