Virus

World July 29

Spain confirms first monkeypox-related death in Europe

Spain documented the first monkeypox related death in Europe. It was the second recorded monkeypox death outside of Africa, and the fifth reported worldwide in what the WHO has declared a global health emergency.

Coronavirus July 29

BA.5 omicron variant may lead to higher risk for reinfection and severe outcomes, compared to other variants

Reinfections and severe outcomes may be more common with the BA.5 omicron variant compared to other coronavirus variants. Vaccines are also less effective against BA.5.

Monkeypox July 29

First documented case of monkeypox reported in Philippines

The Philippines has documented their first case of monkeypox after a 31 year old man returned from visiting countries with documented cases. He will be quarantined for 14-21 days.

San Francisco July 28

San Francisco declares health emergency over monkeypox virus

San Francisco has declared a state of emergency over the monkeypox virus, which will allow officials to gather resources to combat the disease.

Digital Originals July 27

As monkeypox spreads globally, Americans share their concerns

Tourists and residents in New York and Virginia reacted to the World Health Organization declaring the monkeypox virus outbreak as a global health emergency.

Australia July 25

Australia's health care system strained by record number of COVID patients as Omicron surges

Australia saw record highs in COVID patients admitted to hospitals on Monday as the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of Omicron continue to spread through the population.

Fox News Flash July 24

Monkeypox has 'variety of mechanisms for spread': Expert

Monkeypox expert Dr. Anne Rimoin explained the various ways the virus can spread on Sunday, a day after the World Health Organization declared it a public health emergency.

Virus July 24

White House COVID Adviser addresses current Monkeypox threat level

White House COVID-19 Adviser Ashish Jha said the U.S. will wait and observe how the virus continues to spread before declaring a domestic state of emergency.

New Zealand July 22

New Zealand's death rate from COVID at record high in wake of Omicron wave

New Zealand is experiencing record-breaking death rates from the coronavirus - 151 last week - as the Omicron BA.5 sub-variant continues to spread.

World July 18

Financially strained sexual health clinics are on the frontline to respond to monkeypox

Sexual health clinics are well situated to identify and treat cases of monkeypox, which is largely affecting men who have sex with men. But resources at these clinics are stretched.