Monkeypox
First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock
The Health Ministry emphasized that no additional cases have been identified so far. However, at this stage, there are no vaccines in stock, and “the ministry is working to renew the supply."
WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa
The WHO announces 18,000 monkeypox cases in January
Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be? - explainer
Monkeypox symptoms may look different than in past cases - study
WHO Europe has forecast just over 27,000 monkeypox cases in 88 countries by Aug. 2, up from 17,800 cases in nearly 70 countries at the latest count.
Monkeypox emergency could last months, with window closing to stop spread, experts say
Action stemming from that declaration needs to be urgent, including increased vaccination, testing, isolation for those infected and contact tracing, global health experts said.
Monkeypox might be a new kind of STD, Israeli doctors say
After WHO declared a global health emergency, health officials recommend that at-risk populations use condoms during sexual activity.
Israel ups monkeypox vaccine shipment to 5K after WHO declaration
The original agreed-upon shipment of 2,000 vaccines was more than doubled on Horowitz's request • 105 Israeli men test positive for monkeypox as of Saturday
WHO declares monkeypox a global health emergency
When the committee first met at the end of June, there were only about 3,000 cases.
Monkeypox: Israel to acquire 2,000 vaccines - Health Ministry
So far, in Israel, there are 90 registered monkeypox cases, none requiring hospitalization.
Monkeypox can contaminate surfaces, unclear if contagious - study
While scientists were able to identify monkeypox viral contamination on surfaces. However, they were unable to determine if one could actually contract the disease from these surfaces.
Current Monkeypox strain has more mutations than expected - study
The strain currently circulating diverges from the related earlier strains by an average of 50 mutations, about six to 12 more than one would expect.
CDC Monkeypox guidelines: Have sex with clothes on, masturbate six feet apart
The new CDC guidelines are meant to inform people on how to manage the risk of contracting Monkeypox at social gatherings or during sexual encounters.
Africa reports 1,597 suspected monkeypox cases, 66 deaths this year - CDC
Monkeypox is endemic in parts of Africa. More than 30 countries where the viral disease is not endemic have reported outbreaks this year, most of them in Europe.