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Monkeypox: What employers and staff need to know as cases rise

The first confirmed case of the virus was identified in Scotland on Monday

Insider UK

5,013 new Covid cases, 33 more deaths

The country registered 33 more Covid-19 fatalities and 5,013 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox in Sacramento: Traveler ‘likely’ has infection, but risk of outbreak ‘extremely low’

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento health officials are investigating a “likely” case of monkeypox virus related to travel in Europe and are awaiting confirmation Tuesday of tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Airports on alert for monkeypox symptoms

The Public Health Ministry has issued alerts instructing all international airports to step up their screening of arrivals, especially from 17 countries where monkeypox cases have now been confirmed, according to its deputy minister, Sathit Pitutecha.

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox isn't like COVID-19 — and that's a good thing

Although monkeypox's recent spread has caused concern, its similarities to smallpox have given the public health world a head start on combating it.

WEKU

Covid pandemic hit mental health of woman and healthcare workers the worst

A new study by Public Health Scotland showed that early evidence suggested the mental health issues created by the pandemic also more severely affected those in poverty and those with pre-existing mental illnesses.

Glasgow Live

'I would love for him to go': Public health minister blasts boozy PM pics

Todd said that she was "shocked" by the images and described them as "unbelievable"

The National (Scotland)

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Washington and California report suspected Monkeypox cases as US outbreak widens

Presumptive cases now detected in six US states, as health officials say patients are isolating and not at risk of spreading the virus

The Independent UK

Court Won't Let CDC End Migrant Expulsion Order Just Yet

Plus: Book bans come for Barnes & Noble, a blow to SEC enforcement power, and more...

Reason

End of mandatory face mask use

Mandatory mask-wearing will be limited to people with underlying illnesses, the elderly and pregnant women. The easing of pandemic restrictions will come into effect in mid-June, according to the permanent secretary for public health.

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox symptoms to look out for as Scotland confirms its first case

Public Health Scotland has advised people to keep an eye out for monkeypox symptoms as the virus can be spread before the smallpox-like rash appears

Daily Record

4,144 new Covid cases, 36 more deaths

The country registered 36 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,144 new cases during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.

Bangkok Post

CDC identifies 4 new presumptive cases of monkeypox, preps treatment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified four presumptive and one confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States, and public health officials expect physicians to diagnose more Americans with the virus in the coming days.

Tribune News Service

WA Premier Mark McGowan says masks and restrictions unlikely to return ahead of winter

Premier Mark McGowan continues to resist calls for fresh restrictions as he hopes WA will hit its COVID peak before the height of the flu season. Here's why an epidemiologist thinks it's a sensible approach.

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The Independent UK

Smallpox vaccines brought in as first Scottish monkeypox case is confirmed

Public Health Scotland said they have obtained a number of shots of the smallpox vaccine which is also effective against monkeypox.

The Independent UK

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D, study suggests

The new dietary source of vitamin D could have potential public health implications, researchers say.

Al Jazeera

UN denounces ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ coverage of monkeypox

UNAIDS warns some reporting and commentary on the virus has used stigmatising language that could harm public health.

Wales Online

Child hepatitis cases increase with 17 now confirmed in Wales

The majority of cases are under the age of five

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The National (Scotland)

Prof Devi Sridhar reassures Scots monkeypox is NOT like Covid - here's why

TOP public health expert Professor Devi Sridhar has offered some advice to people feeling concerned about the monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland…

The Conversation

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…

Glasgow Live

Key monkeypox symptoms to look for as first case in Scotland confirmed

Those with the monkeypox are infectious to others between the time that symptoms begin showing and when the last scab falls off, Public Health Scotland has advised

Reuters

England discovers 36 new monkeypox cases, total rises to 56

UK health authorities on Monday said they had detected 36 more cases of monkeypox in England and the first infection in Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

First Monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland as patient taken to hospital

Contact tracing is understood to be underway as health authorities say that all the correct protocols and guidance are being followed as the patient is treated in hospital.

The Independent UK

First case of monkeypox detected in Scotland

Contact tracing is underway, Public Health Scotland has said.

Daily Record

First case of Monkeypox confirmed in Scotland as contact tracing underway

The source of the infection is currently not known and Public Health Scotland is working with NHS boards across the country to determine this.

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