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COVID sewage surveillance labs join the hunt for monkeypox

The same wastewater surveillance techniques that have emerged as a critical tool in early detection of COVID-19 outbreaks are being adapted for use in monitoring the startling spread of monkeypox across the San Francisco Bay Area and some other U.S. communities.

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Emergency alert system to launch in October

The system will eventually cover the whole of the UK, says the Government. The alerts will give localised warnings of flooding, fires, extreme weather and public health emergencies

Wales Online

1,508 new Covid inpatients, 29 more deaths

The country registered 29 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,508 new cases admitted to hospitals during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

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Malaysia eyes Thai weed policy

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is looking forward to a visit from his Malaysian counterpart who he says has expressed an interest in studying the Thai model for legalising cannabis for medical use.

Bangkok Post

One Health: why we need to combine disease surveillance and climate modelling to preempt future pandemics

Within less than three years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared two public health emergencies of international concern: COVID-19 in February 2020 and monkeypox in July 2022.

The Conversation

As LA schools return, should monkeypox be a concern for students, staff?

LOS ANGELES — With many Los Angeles County students returning to school this week and thousands of young people headed back to California universities this month and next, there's a rising concern about the potential for monkeypox outbreaks in academic and social environments.

Los Angeles Times

There Are ‘No Real Consequences’ for Toxic Emissions Events

In some cases, these “chemical releases” aren’t illegal. In others, state regulators give polluters the benefit of the doubt.

Texas Observer

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Sunscreen is crucial for public health — it must be safe for the environment, too

A new study finds an urgent need for more information about whether these chemicals threaten aquatic life on a broad scale.

Inverse

1,663 new Covid inpatients, 33 more deaths

There were 33 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,663 new patients admitted to hospitals on Sunday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Why it's important to tell people that monkeypox is predominately affecting gay and bisexual men

Monkeypox virus, or MPXV, is an emerging threat to public health. The World Health Organization recently declared the current outbreak a global public health emergency.

The Conversation

Wastewater surveillance tracked Covid-19. Can it work for monkeypox?

Researchers have used our wastewater to track the Covid-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases.

Inverse

1,773 new Covid inpatients, 30 more deaths

There were 30 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,773 new patients admitted to hospitals on Saturday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

How do you get monkeypox? An epidemiologist explains what “close contact” means

The current monkeypox epidemic is a bit unusual in a few ways. An epidemiologist explains how someone might get monkeypox and what constitutes a "close contact."

Inverse

Biggest polio threat in years sparks alarms from New York to California

LOS ANGELES — Delays in getting children vaccinated during the COVID-19 pandemic and antivaccination sentiment in general may be fueling the most serious threat of polio in the U.S. in years, raising alarms from New York to California.

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The Hindu

Walking a tightrope in messaging monkeypox virus transmission routes

Public health communication about different routes of transmission of monkeypox virus is critical, especially as demographics can change

Daily Record

Polio warning as Scots parents urged to check if children's vaccines are up to date

The Scottish health body have said that there are no immediate plans to run a catch up programme in Scotland.

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Lifts Mask Mandate after Covid 'Victory'

North Korea has lifted a mask mandate and eased other virus restrictions, state media said Saturday, days after leader Kim Jong Un declared "victory" over Covid-19. The announcement comes after Pyongyang earlier this week blamed Seoul for causing the Covid-19 outbreak in the North and threatened to "wipe out" the…

Bangkok Post

2,140 new Covid inpatients, 35 more deaths

There were 35 more Covid-19 deaths and 2,140 new cases admitted to hospitals on Friday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Saturday.

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Al Jazeera

‘Entirely preventable’: Polio likely spreading in New York City

Public health officials announced that the polio virus has been detected in the city’s wastewater and urged vaccination.

The Conversation

The COVIDSafe app is dead. What can we learn from this 'failure'?

On August 9 2022, Australia’s COVIDSafe app was officially decommissioned, and all its features removed. People were encouraged to uninstall the app. Reports of its closure have made international news.

Bangkok Post

2,455 new Covid cases, 33 more deaths

There were 33 more Covid-19 fatalities and 2,455 new patients admitted to hospitals on Thursday, the Ministry of Public Health reported on Friday.

The Texas Tribune

As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency

While there are currently 780 confirmed monkeypox cases statewide, Texas cities are bracing for an increase in infections.

The Independent UK

CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19

The nation’s top public health agency is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines and dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person

Newsroom.co.nz

'Possibly forever': New Covid-19 czar settles in for the long fight

In his first interview since taking the reins of the Covid-19 response, Dr Andrew Old speaks about social licence, living with the virus and his hopes for the new Public Health Agency.

Irish Mirror

Live rats among reasons for food businesses being served with closure notices in July

A Closure Order is served where it is deemed that there is or there is likely to be a grave and immediate danger to public health at or in the premises.

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