WHO Renames Monkeypox Due To Racism Concerns

WHO Renames Monkeypox Due To Racism Concerns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to use the preferred term “mpox” as a replacement for monkeypox after consulting with experts around the world. For the next year, both terms will be used interchangeably before “monkeypox” is finally abandoned.…
Health Authorities Report Six Monkeypox Deaths

Health Authorities Report Six Monkeypox Deaths

Local health officials have confirmed the deaths of six individuals who screened positive for monkeypox; 2 in New York City, 2 in Chicago, 1 in Nevada, and one in Maryland. As reported by the Chicago Department of Health, the two…
Experts Confirm The First Case Of Canine Monkeypox

Experts Confirm The First Case Of Canine Monkeypox

This case of human-to-animal transmission of monkeypox, which was detected in a dog who may have caught the virus from his owners, prompts more investigation. After its owners caught monkeypox in Paris, a dog was proven positive for the virus.…