Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
Mpox Outbreak in Africa Surpasses 77,000 Cases, 1,300 Deaths
Africa has reported 77,888 mpox cases and 1,321 deaths since the start of 2024, with Sierra Leone reporting its first outbreak on January 10th, bringing the total affected African countries to 21; the Africa CDC is prioritizing response intensification and infrastructure improvements.
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24% Bias Score
First Clade 1b Mpox Case Confirmed in France
France confirms its first case of clade 1b Mpox in Brittany; an individual with no Central African travel history, but contact with two returning travelers, tested positive. Health officials highlight low general risk but stress prevention measures for vulnerable populations.
First Clade 1b Mpox Case Confirmed in France
France confirms its first case of clade 1b Mpox in Brittany; an individual with no Central African travel history, but contact with two returning travelers, tested positive. Health officials highlight low general risk but stress prevention measures for vulnerable populations.
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40% Bias Score
Mpox Outbreak in Germany: Localized Response, Low Overall Risk
A family of four in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany contracted the Mpox virus (1b variant); a local school closed as a precaution; German health officials view the overall risk as low, citing effective local measures and the virus's transmission method.
Mpox Outbreak in Germany: Localized Response, Low Overall Risk
A family of four in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany contracted the Mpox virus (1b variant); a local school closed as a precaution; German health officials view the overall risk as low, citing effective local measures and the virus's transmission method.
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44% Bias Score
"Moroccan Firm Moldiag Addresses African Monkeypox Diagnostic Gap with Affordable Tests"
"Moldiag, a Moroccan company, is producing and distributing affordable monkeypox tests (\$5) across Africa, addressing critical diagnostic gaps and aiming to improve response times to outbreaks, though it awaits WHO approval."
"Moroccan Firm Moldiag Addresses African Monkeypox Diagnostic Gap with Affordable Tests"
"Moldiag, a Moroccan company, is producing and distributing affordable monkeypox tests (\$5) across Africa, addressing critical diagnostic gaps and aiming to improve response times to outbreaks, though it awaits WHO approval."
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36% Bias Score
US Reports First Case of Aggressive Mpox Strain
The US reports its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox, prompting health officials to monitor the situation closely.
US Reports First Case of Aggressive Mpox Strain
The US reports its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox, prompting health officials to monitor the situation closely.
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40% Bias Score
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
Contained Monkeypox Outbreak in China
China's swift response contained a recent monkeypox outbreak linked to a traveler from the Democratic Republic of Congo; four close contacts exhibited mild symptoms and received medical treatment, with no community spread.
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44% Bias Score
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
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28% Bias Score
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
WHO Recommends Against Mpox School Closures, Emphasizes Hygiene
The WHO advises against school closures for Mpox, recommending hygiene and contact avoidance; the virus spreads via close contact, with most recovering within weeks; vulnerable groups include infants and those with immunodeficiencies.
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28% Bias Score
Fifth UK Mpox Clade 1b Case Raises Concerns
A fifth case of the deadly mpox clade 1b strain has been identified in Leeds, UK, raising concerns about its spread; this strain, prevalent in central Africa, has a 10% mortality rate and is linked to miscarriages, with initial symptoms including swollen glands often mistaken for common illnesses.
Fifth UK Mpox Clade 1b Case Raises Concerns
A fifth case of the deadly mpox clade 1b strain has been identified in Leeds, UK, raising concerns about its spread; this strain, prevalent in central Africa, has a 10% mortality rate and is linked to miscarriages, with initial symptoms including swollen glands often mistaken for common illnesses.
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64% Bias Score
Severe Monkeypox Strain Confirmed in US
The first US case of a more severe strain of monkeypox is confirmed in California, prompting concern despite the low public risk assessment. The WHO is convening an emergency meeting regarding the global increase in cases.
Severe Monkeypox Strain Confirmed in US
The first US case of a more severe strain of monkeypox is confirmed in California, prompting concern despite the low public risk assessment. The WHO is convening an emergency meeting regarding the global increase in cases.
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40% Bias Score