Man tests positive for monkeypox, HIV and Covid all at once
As if post-holiday blues could get any worse An unlucky Italian man has become the first known person in the world to test positive for monkeypox, HIV and coronavirus all at the same time. The 36-year-old had been enjoying a holiday in Spain before he developed symptoms including a fever, sore throat, headaches and swollen lymph […]
3 years ago
Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization
Monkeypox has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after a surge of cases. While Monkeypox has been established in parts of central and west Africa for decades, the disease was not known to spread significantly to other parts of the continent or the wider world. But after outbreaks in […]
3 years ago
Gay and bisexual men to be offered monkeypox vaccine
People should not come forward unless contacted The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that vaccines for monkeypox should be offered to some gay and bisexual men. The medical body has recommended the smallpox vaccine Imvanex, which has shown to be effective, reports Sky News. #Monkeypox updateToday we’ve published the latest cases data report […]
4 years ago
Pets may have to be culled to prevent spread of monkeypox, report claims
Officials have said that euthanasia would be a ‘last resort’ Pets in the UK may have to be culled to prevent monkeypox’s further spread, which first reared its head on UK shores on May 7. Officials fear that monkeypox, believed to have originated from raves in Europe, could infect pets and wild animals and then […]
4 years ago
Monkeypox outbreak ‘was likely sparked by sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium’, WHO adviser says
This is the ‘leading theory’ behind the monkeypox outbreak A top expert has said the current outbreak of monkeypox is likely to be able to be traced back to sexual activity at two raves in Europe. Dr David Heymann, a senior adviser to the World Health Organisation, said the outbreak is best described as a […]
4 years ago
People with many sexual partners need to watch out for monkeypox, says chief doctor
The virus spreads through physical contact People with multiple sexual partners have been urged to remain vigilant about monkeypox, as the virus continues to spread throughout the UK. The virus, which is rare outside of Central and West Africa, has now been detected in 15 countries around the world, with 20 cases confirmed so far […]
4 years ago