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Ex-NYC COVID czar details in secret recording how to use media to 'spin' monkeypox drug stories

Dr. Jay Varma's comments suggest manipulative media tactics were utilized to gain FDA approval for a drug with questionable efficacy.

Hopes dashed for drug aimed at monkeypox strain spreading in Africa

Tecovirimat does not accelerate healing in clade I monkeypox cases, raising concerns about treatment efficacy.

Monkeypox global health emergency: Everything you need to know

WHO declared monkeypox (mpox) a PHEIC due to a more lethal and transmissible variant affecting children primarily in Africa.

Mpox outbreak 2024: map, infections, symptoms as WHO declares public health emergency

Mpox infections in Africa have surged dramatically, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern.

What is mpox? How it spreads, can be prevented and treated DW 08/21/2024

Mpox virus variants are increasing in Central Africa, requiring awareness and caution due to painful symptoms and limited treatment options.

TPH urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise | CBC News

Toronto Public Health urges vaccination against mpox as cases rise.

Ex-NYC COVID czar details in secret recording how to use media to 'spin' monkeypox drug stories

Dr. Jay Varma's comments suggest manipulative media tactics were utilized to gain FDA approval for a drug with questionable efficacy.

Hopes dashed for drug aimed at monkeypox strain spreading in Africa

Tecovirimat does not accelerate healing in clade I monkeypox cases, raising concerns about treatment efficacy.

Monkeypox global health emergency: Everything you need to know

WHO declared monkeypox (mpox) a PHEIC due to a more lethal and transmissible variant affecting children primarily in Africa.

Mpox outbreak 2024: map, infections, symptoms as WHO declares public health emergency

Mpox infections in Africa have surged dramatically, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency of international concern.

What is mpox? How it spreads, can be prevented and treated DW 08/21/2024

Mpox virus variants are increasing in Central Africa, requiring awareness and caution due to painful symptoms and limited treatment options.

TPH urges vaccinations for at-risk residents as mpox cases rise | CBC News

Toronto Public Health urges vaccination against mpox as cases rise.
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NYC's ex-COVID czar's media 'spin' comments on SIGA technologies monkeypox drug sparks investigation

SIGA Technologies is under investigation for securities law violations after Dr. Jay Varma admitted to manipulating media narratives about their monkeypox drug.
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WHO declares second international health emergency over spread of monkeypox

The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency due to a deadly variant of mpox spreading rapidly in Africa.
The new mpox variant presents a unique and multi-faceted public health threat.
The situation is exacerbated by limited healthcare resources in affected African countries.

What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented? DW 08/15/2024

A new variant of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in Central Africa, raising global health concerns.

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has resurfaced in South Africa with fatalities, causing alarm due to its transmission through close contact with infected individuals or materials.

Is there an mpox vaccine, and how does it work? DW 08/16/2024

Vaccines exist for mpox, but none specifically target the monkeypox virus; they work through cross-reactivity due to genetic similarities within Orthopoxvirus.

WHO declares second international health emergency over spread of monkeypox

The WHO declared a Public Health Emergency due to a deadly variant of mpox spreading rapidly in Africa.
The new mpox variant presents a unique and multi-faceted public health threat.
The situation is exacerbated by limited healthcare resources in affected African countries.

What is mpox, how is it spread, and how can it be prevented? DW 08/15/2024

A new variant of the mpox virus is spreading rapidly in Central Africa, raising global health concerns.

South Africa reports second mpox death this week

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has resurfaced in South Africa with fatalities, causing alarm due to its transmission through close contact with infected individuals or materials.

Is there an mpox vaccine, and how does it work? DW 08/16/2024

Vaccines exist for mpox, but none specifically target the monkeypox virus; they work through cross-reactivity due to genetic similarities within Orthopoxvirus.
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Daily briefing: Raising the alarm about the monkeypox virus

The monkeypox outbreak in central Africa has led to Africa's first public health emergency amid concerns it could spread further.
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Monkeypox cases spike in NYC - with Big Apple averaging dozens of cases per month

The number of monkeypox cases in the Big Apple spiked since October, primarily affecting Black/Hispanic men aged 25-44, with most cases being mild.

Brooklyn Hospital Center urges at-risk to get Monkeypox vaccine

Monkeypox continues to circulate in NYC, especially among unvaccinated individuals, urging the importance of vaccination against the virus.

Mpox virus showing signs of resurgence in New York

The mpox virus is showing signs of returning in New York City after a decrease last year.
Men who are intimate with other men are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.

Monkeypox cases spike in NYC - with Big Apple averaging dozens of cases per month

The number of monkeypox cases in the Big Apple spiked since October, primarily affecting Black/Hispanic men aged 25-44, with most cases being mild.

Brooklyn Hospital Center urges at-risk to get Monkeypox vaccine

Monkeypox continues to circulate in NYC, especially among unvaccinated individuals, urging the importance of vaccination against the virus.

Mpox virus showing signs of resurgence in New York

The mpox virus is showing signs of returning in New York City after a decrease last year.
Men who are intimate with other men are at a higher risk of contracting the virus.
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I thought I had Covid - it was another, unbearably painful, disease'

HIV patient contracts monkeypox, describes the painful experience.
Encouraging participation in mpox vaccine trials for potential life-changing impact.

What is Alaskapox? Virus symptoms, signs, and what to know about human transmission

Alaskapox virus, similar to smallpox and monkeypox, has caused the first known fatality in Alaska.
Most cases of Alaskapox result in mild illnesses that resolve on their own within a few weeks.

Stigma Against Gay Men Could Worsen Congo's Biggest Mpox Outbreak, Scientists Warn - Towleroad Gay News

Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, is spreading via sex in Congo, which is a departure from previous flare-ups.
In 2022, most of the 91,000 people infected with Mpox in approximately 100 countries were gay or bisexual men.
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WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak

The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
The outbreak in Congo is the country's biggest-ever outbreak of monkeypox.
African scientists warn that sexual transmission of the disease could make it more difficult to stop.

WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak

The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time, which could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Central and West Africa for decades, mostly transmitted to humans from infected rodents.
The recent outbreak in Congo is described as unusual and highlights the risk of the disease spreading widely among sexual networks.

WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak

The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
The outbreak in Congo is the country's biggest-ever outbreak of monkeypox.
African scientists warn that sexual transmission of the disease could make it more difficult to stop.

WHO confirms monkeypox spreads sexually in DR Congo amid outbreak

The World Health Organization has confirmed sexual transmission of monkeypox in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time, which could make it more difficult to stop the disease.
Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of Central and West Africa for decades, mostly transmitted to humans from infected rodents.
The recent outbreak in Congo is described as unusual and highlights the risk of the disease spreading widely among sexual networks.
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Why the biggest threat of bird flu is government disinformation

Bird flu and monkeypox are emerging threats with potential severe consequences, highlighting the importance of effective government responses and public awareness of health risks.
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Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC?

A new variant of the monkeypox virus is spreading through sexual contact in the DRC, affecting vulnerable populations.
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