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Insights & Introduction to monkeypox virus

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Insights & Introduction to monkeypox virus

As of the United Nations bulletin on May 22nd, 2022, there have been 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases in 12 non-monkeypox virus endemic countries around the world since May 13th (Table 1 for details) as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). So far, there have been no related deaths. Table1. Monkeypox cases in non-endemic countries reported to WHO from 13:00 on May 13 to 21, 2022. Source: Vazyme Biotech Co. Ltd. From December 15th, 2021, to May 1st, 2022 (as shown in Table 2), there have been four African countries with…

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WHO to hold 2nd emergency meeting on monkeypox as cases rise to 9,200: Monkeypox may be renamed for a ‘non-discriminatory’ alternative.

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WHO to hold 2nd emergency meeting on monkeypox as cases rise to 9,200: Monkeypox may be renamed for a ‘non-discriminatory’ alternative.

Monkeypox is set to be renamed, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced. It comes after a group of scientists said there was an “urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising” name for the virus, which has mysteriously spread outside Africa in recent weeks. A scientific paper released last week, signed by 29 experts, used the term “hMPXV” for the virus and called for a “speedy decision and adoption of a new name”. They said the continued reference to the virus “being African is not only inaccurate but is also…

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Top gambling destinations in Europe

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Top gambling destinations in Europe

The results of a new research that analyzed the number of casinos and the average cost of hotels in 35 European countries and combined the results into a weighted index with a score out of 10, to find out the best gambling holiday destinations, were published today. The study has revealed that Romania is Europe’s best gambling holiday destination.   According to results, the 10 best European gambling holiday destinations are:  Romania – Number of casinos – 439, Average cost of hotel (national currency) – lei114, Index – 9.7 Czech Republic (Czechia) – Number…

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Monkeypox virus likely spread by sex at 2 rave parties in Europe: Expert Opinion

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Monkeypox virus likely spread by sex at 2 rave parties in Europe: Expert Opinion

LONDON: A leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe. In an interview with The Associated Press, Dr. David Heymann, who formerly headed WHO’s emergencies department, said the leading theory to explain the spread of the disease was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves held in Spain and Belgium. Monkeypox has not previously triggered widespread outbreaks…

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UN to debate how science and technology can boost COVID-19 recovery

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UN to debate how science and technology can boost COVID-19 recovery

Industry 4.0 and the challenges of sustainable urban development will be in focus at the 25th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development. Ministers, policymakers, heads of international organizations and leading experts will examine how science, technology and innovation can help the world recover better from the COVID-19 pandemic during 25th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development from 28 March to 1 April in Geneva and online. The sessions will focus on the themes of “Industry 4.0 for inclusive development” and…

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Omicron Would Be Dominant Variant In London Within 48 Hours: UK Official

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Omicron Would Be Dominant Variant In London Within 48 Hours: UK Official

At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, the first publicly confirmed death globally from the swiftly spreading strain. Since the first Omicron cases were detected on Nov. 27 in Britain, Johnson has imposed tougher restrictions and on Sunday cautioned that the variant could overcome the immune defences of those inoculated with two shots of vaccines. Britain gave no details on the death other than the person had been diagnosed in hospital. It was not…

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First death from Omicron variant in UK confirmed

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First death from Omicron variant in UK confirmed

At least one person in the UK has died with the Omicron coronavirus variant, the prime minister has said. Boris Johnson said the new variant was also resulting in hospital admissions, and the “best thing” people could do was get their booster jab. Health Secretary Sajid Javid told MPs Omicron now represented 20% of cases in England. The PM has set a new target for all adults in England to be offered a booster by the end of the month. Mr Johnson said people needed to recognise “the sheer pace…

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UK Advises Work From Home, Mandates Vaccine Passports Amid Omicron Surge

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UK Advises Work From Home, Mandates Vaccine Passports Amid Omicron Surge

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the tightening of virus restrictions in England as Omicron variant cases surge, including guidance to work from home and mandatory Covid passports. Johnson said at a briefing that the rate of Omicron cases was doubling every two to three days, risking a “big rise in hospitalisations”. “We must be humble in the face of this virus”, he said, adding that it was “the proportionate and the responsible thing to move to Plan B in England”. The UK has had more than 10…

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PM Boris Tells Ministers: “Early Indications Suggest Omicron More Transmissible Than Delta”

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PM Boris Tells Ministers: “Early Indications Suggest Omicron More Transmissible Than Delta”

Early signs indicate that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is more transmissible than the Delta variant currently dominant in the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Cabinet ministers on December 7. Johnson’s official Number 10 Downing Street spokesperson told reporters in an account of the Cabinet meeting that Johnson reiterated it was still too early to draw conclusions on the wider impact of the new variant, which would depend on whether it causes severe illness. Johnson’s comments come as the UK recorded 101 more Omicron cases on…

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TOP AMERICAN SCIENTIST: OMICRON NOT MORE SEVERE THAN DELTA VARIANT OF COVID-19

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TOP AMERICAN SCIENTIST: OMICRON NOT MORE SEVERE THAN DELTA VARIANT OF COVID-19

Top US scientist Anthony Fauci said Tuesday early indications suggested the Covid-19 Omicron variant was not worse than prior strains, and was possibly milder, while cautioning it would take weeks to judge its severity. Speaking to AFP, President Joe Biden’s chief medical advisor broke down the knowns and unknowns about Omicron into three major areas: transmissibility, how well it evades immunity from prior infection and vaccines, and severity of illness. The new variant is “clearly highly transmissible,” very likely more so than Delta, the current dominant global strain, Fauci said….

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