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Monkeypox is spreading; can contact tracing help contain it?

Public health workers throughout the country are using contact tracing to attempt to contain the monkeypox outbreak.

Axios

5 GOP contenders compete to take on New Mexico governor

The state has some of the strictest public health mandates in the country. Five Republicans head into Tuesday's primary election hoping to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November.

WEKU

ACT parliament passes new COVID-19 powers

It would give government ministers the power to make decisions around certain public directions.

The Canberra Times

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2,224 new Covid cases, 20 more deaths

Thailand detected 2,224 new Covid-19 cases during the previous 24 hours, the fewest since May 11, 2021 aside from the 2,162 announced Monday, the Public Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Pandemic nearly over: experts

Thailand is ready to treat Covid-19 as an endemic disease, largely thanks to decreasing daily infections, a falling death rate and better public health security, according to Dr Prasit Watanapa, dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Bangkok Post

No plan for 5th shot yet over safety fears

The Ministry of Public Health has yet to endorse a fifth Covid-19 jab for the general public over concerns about its efficacy and safety, the Department of Disease Control said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

First suspected case of monkeypox in Georgia confirmed

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a man earlier suspected of having monkeypox is positive for the virus.

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At least 12 military bases contaminating water supply with toxic PFAS

Testing by the Department of Defense revealed dangerous levels of the contaminants, drawing concern from public health advocates

The Guardian - US

Proposed menthol ban highlights debate over ‘sin tax’ revenue

WASHINGTON — A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes has underscored the tension lawmakers face in using so-called “sin tax” revenue to fund critical social programs at the state and federal levels.

Tribune News Service

Doctor named in abortion case has nothing to do with lawsuit

Dr. Thomas Dobbs has never gotten involved in political fights over reproductive health, but his name has become shorthand for a legal case that could end abortion rights in the United States

The Independent UK

Cannabis plant give-away in Buri Ram

One thousand cannabis plants will be distributed for free to people in Buri Ram starting on Friday, one day after marijuana is officially delisted as a narcotic, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said.

Bangkok Post

2,162 new Covid cases, 27 more deaths

There were just 2,162 more confirmed Covid-19 cases on Sunday, and 27 coronavirus related deaths, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post

Boom time for Thai cannabis

Cannabis is scheduled to be removed from the Category 5 narcotics list on Thursday, allowing people to grow an unlimited number of plants at home.

Bangkok Post

NSW Premier commits to public sector pay rise and $3,000 appreciation payment

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet also says an extra 10,000 doctors, nurses and other health staff will be employed using a one-off funding package of $4.5 billon in the upcoming state budget.

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire professor receives CBE in honours list

Professor Jacqui Reilly has been recognised for services to healthcare and public health.

Chicago Sun-Times

As COVID-19 warning levels increase across more of Illinois, Pritzker’s briefings don’t

Gov. J.B. Pritzker hasn’t held a news conference on COVID-19 in three months, but his office says the governor and his public health team remain on top of the situation. Experts aren’t sure more briefings would help, given how tired many are of hearing about the virus.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood vaping plans targeted by 'astroturf' campaign from London PR firm

A PRO-VAPING group and a public relations firm in London were behind an astroturf campaign targeting Scottish Government proposals to regulate the…

Bangkok Post

3,236 new Covid cases, 28 more deaths announced Sunday

The country registered 3,236 more Covid-19 cases, a slight increase for the fourth consecutive day, along with 28 new fatalities during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Sunday morning.

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Chicago Tribune

2nd probable case of monkeypox found in Chicago, health agency says

CHICAGO — A second probable case of monkeypox was found in Chicago, the Illinois Department of Public Health said Friday evening.

Los Angeles Times

San Francisco reports first suspected monkeypox case

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco has reported its first suspected case of monkeypox, public health officials said Friday.

Bangkok Post

3,001 new Covid cases, 30 more deaths

The country registered 30 more Covid-19 fatalities and 3,001 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Saturday morning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Health officials say 2nd probable case of monkeypox found in Chicago

A spokesman for the Illinois Department of Public Health said the second person tested positive at a state lab but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not confirm the case until Monday.

Bangkok Post

Nightspots warned to follow rules

Entertainment venues, pubs and bars have been warned by officials to strictly comply with public health measures as they reopen due to the easing of Covid-19 measures.

Bangkok Post

Govt denies oversupply of vaccine

The Public Health Ministry has denied accusations by the Rural Doctor Society (RDS) that it has flooded remote hospitals with Covid-19 vaccines, saying such quantities were justified to expand immunisation coverage.

The Independent UK

Indiana court strikes down emergency law fought by governor

The Indiana Supreme Court has thrown out a law that gave state lawmakers increased power to intervene during public health emergencies

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