monkeypox

WHO renames monkeypox, cites concerns of racism

World Health Organization announces that monkeypox will now be known as mpox.

Texas confirms first monkeypox death in the US

Dead monekypox patient was 'severely immunocompromised,' Texas Health Department says.

For the first time in Israel:

Woman diagnosed with monkeypox

To date, 283 people have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Israel.

WHO to rename monkeypox

World Health Organization holding open forum to rename monkeypox due to concerns the name could be considered discriminatory.

US to increase monkeypox vaccine supply

New plan will allow FDA to authorize changing the method of injection for the vaccines, producing up to five more doses from each vial.

US to declare monkeypox a public health emergency

More than 6,600 cases of the virus have been identified in the US since mid-May.

NYC declares monkeypox a 'public health emergency'

New York City Mayor and city Health Commissioner say the city is currently the epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak.

WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency

WHO Dir. Gen: "Risk of monkeypox is moderate globally and in all regions, except in the European region, where we assess the risk as high"

Three new cases of monkeypox diagnosed in Israel

The three new cases are between the ages of 30 and 60 from central Israel.

WHO officials to stop using 'monkeypox': 'Affront to monkeys'

A 'fat black woman' who sings about castrating men, is now being accused of prejudice towards disabled individuals.

WHO: Monkeypox outbreak tops 1,000 cases

World Health Organization warns that the risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic nations is real.

CDC: 'Practice enhanced precautions' due to monkeypox

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues "Alert -- Level 2" advisory for travelers because of the spread of monkeypox.

3rd case of monkeypox found in Israel

34-year-old man who recently returned from abroad diagnosed with monkeypox.

Second case of monkeypox identified in Israel

The patient arrived at Sheba Hospital on Friday, and was released to his home. Tests then confirmed that he contracted monkeypox.

9 monkeypox cases confirmed in the US - all LGBT men

Seven American states have confirmed cases of the rare disease typically confined to Africa.

Watch: Officials recommend 21-day quarantine for monkeypox

Germany has ordered 40,000 doses of a US-made vaccine as the country has been severely affected by the spreading virus.

WHO official:

'No need for mass vaccinations in monkeypox outbreak'

World Health Organization says monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa does not require mass vaccinations as of now.

More than 80 cases of Monkeypox in 14 countries worldwide

Researchers are having trouble locating the origins of the new virus that has many Europeans worried about another outbreak.

Scotland confirms first case of monkeypox

UK health agency instructs those with monkeypox, close contacts, to isolate for 21 days as Scotland confirms first case.

Belgium announces: Mandatory isolation for monkeypox carriers

Belgium orders: 21-day mandatory quarantine for confirmed monkeypox carriers.

Monkeypox scare:

Prof. Nachman Ash: 'This isn't COVID-2'

"We're considering vaccinating those at risk with smallpox vaccine," says former COVID czar.

What is monkeypox and should we be worried that it’s spreading?

While the disease emanated from Africa, several cases have been reported in the UK, Portugal, Spain, Australia, Germany, the US, and Israel.

Suspected 2nd case of monkeypox in Israel

Sailor on cargo ship returning from western Europe hospitalized in isolation with suspected monkeypox symptoms.

Suspected case of monkeypox in New York

New York city health officials have reported that a local patient has tested positive for a virus that includes monkeypox.

Two countries link monkeypox cases to superspreader events

'Notable proportion' of European monkeypox cases are in gay or bisexual men, health officials say.

First case of monkeypox discovered in Israel

Man in his 30s isolated at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv after showing signs of monkeypox.

WHO calls emergency meeting over monkeypox outbreak

World Health Organization to discuss viral infection after more than 100 cases were confirmed or suspected in Europe.

Massachusetts confirms monkeypox case

Confirmed case poses no risk to the public, health officials say.