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June 9, 2022

WHO: Monkeypox becoming 'established' in non-endemic countries is 'real' risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) called the risk of the monkeypox virus becoming "established" in non-endemic countries "real." There are 40 reported cases in the U.S.

June 6, 2022

Rep. Mike Rogers rolls out measure to withdraw US from United Nations, World Health Organization

The bill by Rep. Mike Rogers comes after the U.N.'s human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, landed in China to begin an inquiry into abuses against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang last month.

June 3, 2022

US officials find 2 monkeypox strains

Officials found that there are two distinct strains of the monkeypox virus in the United States, suggesting the virus has been spreading for longer than initially thought.

June 1, 2022

Monkeypox and endemic diseases becoming more persistent, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned Wednesday that outbreaks of endemic disease – like the monkeypox virus – are becoming more frequent and persistent.

May 31, 2022

WHO: Monkeypox not expected to become pandemic, much remains unknown

While monkeypox is spreading across the world, the World Health Organization said it does not expect the outbreak to become a pandemic – though much is unknown.

May 30, 2022

Monkeypox presents moderate risk to global public health, WHO says

In a report issued Sunday, the WHO gave a breakdown of the monkeypox virus' side effects, transmissibility and its presence in countries worldwide.

May 27, 2022

WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox virus across more than 20 countries

Monkeypox virus is spreading across more than 20 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that nearly 200 infections have been reported.

May 26, 2022

Rick Scott introduces bill to limit powers of the World Health Organization: 'Dangerous globalist overreach'

New legislation introduced by Sen. Rick Scott would ensure that the public health matters are handled by the U.S., not “puppets” for Communist China and the World Health Organization.

May 25, 2022

Monkeypox virus case 'highly likely' found in Finland

The monkeypox virus has "likely" been identified in Finland, according to officials at the Helsinki hospital district. Outbreaks in Europe and the U.S. have impacted primarily gay and bisexual men.

May 24, 2022

Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

While the virus is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can be transmitted in both personal and sexual contact.