India's capital New Delhi has now reported first infection of the monkeypox virus. Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency.

India: Delhi reports first case of Monkeypox; WHO declares global emergency

According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains.The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports. In another,&nbsp;World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday at its emergency committee meeting raised its highest ever alert on the monkeypox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency.

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday. However, the peace was short-lived as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the port in Odessa on Saturday. According to a local MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, the city was hit with a number of explosions and the port also sustained damages. According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains. However, Honcharenko wrote on Telegram that Russia did not honour the understanding and even shot down Ukrainian forces in air combat.

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World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday at its emergency committee meeting raised its highest ever alert on the monkeypox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency.&nbsp;The declaration means that the WHO designates the virus outbreak as a significant threat to global health that warrants an international response.&nbsp;According to WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, more than 16,000 cases of the virus have been reported from 75 countries across the globe.

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As the US urged Russia to allow Ukrainian grain out quickly into the international market, officials signalled China to provide more grain to poor countries.&nbsp;"We would like to see it act like the great power that it is and provide more grain to the poor people around the world," James O'Brien, head of the US State Department's Office of Sanctions Coordination, said.

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A week after a US Navy destroyer sailed around the contested archipelago of Spratly Islands, China has stepped on the throttle and stationed permanent forces on its three artificial islands in the region.&nbsp;According to reports, the three man-made islands in the Spratlys viz. Fiery Cross, Subi and Mischief reefs will have a new flying squadron and maritime rescue and administration staff.

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Vince McMahon has announced he will be retiring as the CEO and the chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) amid the ongoing probe against him over allegations of sexual misconduct. McMahon had earlier stepped down from his posts temporarily after a report in the Wall Street Journal claimed he had agreed to pay over $12 million in hush money to multiple women in order to keep them quiet about his sexual misconduct.

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According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains.The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports.

According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains.The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports. In another, World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday at its emergency committee meeting raised its highest ever alert on the monkeypox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency. Click on the headlines to read more: Ukrainian port of Odessa hit by explosions hours after grain deal The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday. However, the peace was short-lived as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the port in Odessa on Saturday. According to a local MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, the city was hit with a number of explosions and the port also sustained damages. According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains. However, Honcharenko wrote on Telegram that Russia did not honour the understanding and even shot down Ukrainian forces in air combat. Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO amid surge in cases World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday at its emergency committee meeting raised its highest ever alert on the monkeypox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency. The declaration means that the WHO designates the virus outbreak as a significant threat to global health that warrants an international response. According to WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, more than 16,000 cases of the virus have been reported from 75 countries across the globe. China stockpiling grain when millions of people are facing food insecurity, says US As the US urged Russia to allow Ukrainian grain out quickly into the international market, officials signalled China to provide more grain to poor countries. "We would like to see it act like the great power that it is and provide more grain to the poor people around the world," James O'Brien, head of the US State Department's Office of Sanctions Coordination, said. Taliban issue new diktat, vow to punish those who criticise ‘Islamic Emirate’ In a new diktat that seeks to stifle criticism of its regime, the Taliban have warned to punish those who criticise the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” scholars and public servants with a gesture, word or anything else, Voice of America (VOA) reports. China stations permanent forces in the Spratly Islands, a week after a US destroyer sailed in the region A week after a US Navy destroyer sailed around the contested archipelago of Spratly Islands, China has stepped on the throttle and stationed permanent forces on its three artificial islands in the region. According to reports, the three man-made islands in the Spratlys viz. Fiery Cross, Subi and Mischief reefs will have a new flying squadron and maritime rescue and administration staff. Chaos at UK’s Dover port as travellers wait in queue for over 6 hours UK’s Port of Dover, the country’s main gateway to Europe, was declared “critical” on Saturday after “woefully inadequate” French border control staffing triggered more than six-hour-long queue for travellers as they tried to escape for the summer holidays. Whistleblower of 'Panama Papers' claims that Russia wants him 'dead' In an interview with Germany's Der Spiegel that was published on Saturday, the source of the "Panama Papers," which exposed widespread tax evasion and fraud of significant proportions, expressed his fear of Russian retaliation. He claimed to have proof of financial malfeasance by high Russian officials and their friends that helped finance the war in Ukraine, and the magazine cited him using the moniker John Doe. When Spiegel questioned him if he was concerned for his safety, he responded, "It's a risk that I live with, given that the Russian government has expressed the fact that it wants me dead." Japan may not allow Vladimir Putin to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral If reports coming from Japanese media are to be believed, the Fumio Kishida government may not allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Asian country has banned Putin from entering the country. Thus, if the Russian leader decides to participate in the funeral, he will be turned back. Comic-Con 2022: ‘Dungeons & Dragons’, ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and other big announcements so far The 2022 iteration of the San Diego Comic-Con is currently underway. The event is the largest convention related to pop culture in the world, and every entertainment company and major studio vies to announce its upcoming projects or unveil new things about already announced projects. Promos, sneak peeks, teasers, trailers and promos of comics, movies, TV shows and other stuff are also released. The companies have good reason to wait for the Comic-Con to announced new things as the event attracts a huge audience. This year, like every other year since 1970 (except the last two years, that is), fans are being treated with teasers and trailers for their favourite movies or shows, with more to come. Here are all the major reveals so far. Vince McMahon announces retirement from WWE amid probe over sexual misconduct allegations Vince McMahon has announced he will be retiring as the CEO and the chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) amid the ongoing probe against him over allegations of sexual misconduct. McMahon had earlier stepped down from his posts temporarily after a report in the Wall Street Journal claimed he had agreed to pay over $12 million in hush money to multiple women in order to keep them quiet about his sexual misconduct.

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The outbreak of monkeypox, which has afflicted nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, was classified as a global health emergency on Saturday by the World Health Organization, the highest alert it can issue. According to a count released on July 20 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), monkeypox has afflicted over 15,800 persons in 72 countries. Since early May, there has been an increase in monkeypox cases outside of the West and Central African nations where the illness has long been endemic. On June 23, the WHO established an emergency committee (EC) of experts to determine if monkeypox qualifies as a PHEIC, the highest degree of alert recognised by the UN health organisation.

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<h2>What is Monkeypox and what are the latest symptoms of Monkeypox?</h2>

According to CDC of the US,&nbsp;Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the&nbsp;Orthopoxvirus&nbsp;genus in the family&nbsp;Poxviridae.&nbsp;The first human case of Monkeypox was recorded in 1970. Since then, Monkeypox virus has been reported in people in several central and western African countries. The latest symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, rashes all over the body, severe headache, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes. The incubation period&nbsp;of Monkeypox virus is usually from 6 to 13 days, but it can range from five to 21 days. The skin eruption usually begins within 1–3 days of appearance of fever.&nbsp;The rash tends to be more concentrated on the face and extremities rather than on the trunk.

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<h2>Why is Monkeypox virus&nbsp;spreading so fast?</h2>

The main reason for the Monkeypox outbreak and the virus spreading&nbsp;so fast is the carelessness of people. Even after the cases increasing day by day, people are not taking the required precautions. Currently, no countries have applied any travel restrictions. These were also one of the reason in the increase in number of Covid-19&nbsp;cases earlier, and the same case is seen in Monkeypox.

<h2>Spread through sexual activity: Report</h2>

The largest study to date, involving 528 individuals in 16 nations, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and found that 95% of cases were spread through sexual activity.&nbsp;

Approximately a third of those affected were known to have gone to sex-on-site locations like sex parties or saunas within the previous month. Overall, 98 percent of those infected were gay or bisexual men.

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<h2>CDC Sex Guidelines related to Monkeypox</h2>

Yes, you heard it right! Monkeypox can spread through&nbsp;sexual intercourse or direct physical contact. Though CDC suggests to avoid direct physical contact, it has&nbsp;given some sex guidelines to prevent the spread of Monkeypox.&nbsp;Here are some of them:

1.&nbsp;Have virtual sex with no in-person contact.

2.&nbsp;Masturbate together at a distance of at least 6 feet, without touching each other and without touching any rash or sores.

3. Consider having intercourse&nbsp;with your clothes on or covering areas where rash or sores are present, reducing as much skin-to-skin contact as possible.

4.Avoid kissing.

5. Remember to wash your hands, bed sheets and other things used.&nbsp;

6. Limit your number of partners to avoid opportunities for Monkeypox to spread.

See the infographic below,

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<h2>Why should India get battle-ready for Monkeypox?</h2>

Many new countries like South Korea and Singapore have started to report cases of Monkeypox.&nbsp;According to latest reports, the virus is now spreading from person to person even in non-endemic countries. India should also get ready and take the necessary precautions as the Monkeypox virus can also enter India any day. The government should apply necessary travel restrictions. Vaccines should be given to the one's who have not got it yet and senior citizens and small children should try to stay indoors. India has to prepare itself to not face situations like it did in the COVID-19 outbreak.&nbsp;

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The outbreak of monkeypox, which has afflicted nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, was classified as a global health emergency on Saturday by the World Health Organization, the highest alert it can issue.

The outbreak of monkeypox, which has afflicted nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, was classified as a global health emergency on Saturday by the World Health Organization, the highest alert it can issue. According to a count released on July 20 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), monkeypox has afflicted over 15,800 persons in 72 countries. Since early May, there has been an increase in monkeypox cases outside of the West and Central African nations where the illness has long been endemic. On June 23, the WHO established an emergency committee (EC) of experts to determine if monkeypox qualifies as a PHEIC, the highest degree of alert recognised by the UN health organisation. Also read | Monkeypox virus in semen? WHO probes if it's a sexually transmitted disease What is Monkeypox and what are the latest symptoms of Monkeypox? According to CDC of the US, Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the Monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. The first human case of Monkeypox was recorded in 1970. Since then, Monkeypox virus has been reported in people in several central and western African countries. The latest symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, rashes all over the body, severe headache, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes. The incubation period of Monkeypox virus is usually from 6 to 13 days, but it can range from five to 21 days. The skin eruption usually begins within 1–3 days of appearance of fever. The rash tends to be more concentrated on the face and extremities rather than on the trunk. Watch | WHO to rename Monkeypox, scientists call for a non discriminatory name Why is Monkeypox virus spreading so fast? The main reason for the Monkeypox outbreak and the virus spreading so fast is the carelessness of people. Even after the cases increasing day by day, people are not taking the required precautions. Currently, no countries have applied any travel restrictions. These were also one of the reason in the increase in number of Covid-19 cases earlier, and the same case is seen in Monkeypox. Spread through sexual activity: Report The largest study to date, involving 528 individuals in 16 nations, was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and found that 95% of cases were spread through sexual activity. Approximately a third of those affected were known to have gone to sex-on-site locations like sex parties or saunas within the previous month. Overall, 98 percent of those infected were gay or bisexual men. Also read | As monkeypox cases rise in US, CDC issues new guidance CDC Sex Guidelines related to Monkeypox Yes, you heard it right! Monkeypox can spread through sexual intercourse or direct physical contact. Though CDC suggests to avoid direct physical contact, it has given some sex guidelines to prevent the spread of Monkeypox. Here are some of them: 1. Have virtual sex with no in-person contact. 2. Masturbate together at a distance of at least 6 feet, without touching each other and without touching any rash or sores. 3. Consider having intercourse with your clothes on or covering areas where rash or sores are present, reducing as much skin-to-skin contact as possible. 4.Avoid kissing. 5. Remember to wash your hands, bed sheets and other things used. 6. Limit your number of partners to avoid opportunities for Monkeypox to spread. See the infographic below, Why should India get battle-ready for Monkeypox? Many new countries like South Korea and Singapore have started to report cases of Monkeypox. According to latest reports, the virus is now spreading from person to person even in non-endemic countries. India should also get ready and take the necessary precautions as the Monkeypox virus can also enter India any day. The government should apply necessary travel restrictions. Vaccines should be given to the one's who have not got it yet and senior citizens and small children should try to stay indoors. India has to prepare itself to not face situations like it did in the COVID-19 outbreak. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Monkeypox: WHO declares global health emergency; why India should get battle ready?

World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday at its emergency committee meeting raised its highest ever alert on the monkeypox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency.

World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday at its emergency committee meeting raised its highest ever alert on the monkeypox outbreak by declaring it a global health emergency. The declaration means that the WHO designates the virus outbreak as a significant threat to global health that warrants an international response. According to WHO director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, more than 16,000 cases of the virus have been reported from 75 countries across the globe. “We have an outbreak that has spread around the world rapidly, through new modes of transmission, about which we understand too little. For all of these reasons, I have decided that the global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern." said Dr Tedros. WHO director-general took the call himself However, it is interesting to note that the Health Regulations Emergency Committee which had remained undivided on declaring the outbreak a 'global emergency' in a meeting last month had not differed in its stance in the Saturday meeting as well. Nine members were against and six were in favour of the declaration. Reportedly, the WHO director-general, in an unusual departure from the protocol, took the call himself and declared an emergency anyway. It is pertinent to note that the last time WHO issued such a global health emergency, it was for COVID-19, back in early 2020. The entire planet was soon brought to a standstill as the virus created havoc. While WHO has sounded the alarm with its declaration, it cannot mandate the countries and their governments to swing into action immediately. All WHO can do is issue guidelines and give its expertise as well as recommendations to the member countries. The final call of action resides with the national governments. Read More: Monkeypox: New study shows symptoms are making recognition of case more difficult While Europe is the global epicentre of the outbreak, reporting 80 per cent of the cases, the numbers are rising steadily in the USA as well. There were 2,593 confirmed monkeypox cases in the USA. Moreover, as reported by WION on Friday, US health officials detected two cases of monkeypox in children while the Centers for Disease Control Prevention and Control (CDC) stated that kids under 8 were at 'increased risk'. Read More: US health officials detect monkeypox virus among kids The symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, muscle ache, tiredness and swollen lymph nodes. The virus has spread rapidly in Europe and United States after it was first detected in May. Although there is no specific treatment for the monkeypox virus, the CDC has recommended antivirals such as tecovirimat. (This is a developing story. More updates to follow) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Ukraine war is nearing its sixth month and over the months Russia has gained complete control of several cities in Ukraine and one of them is the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol. The siege has left thousands of people dead and has forced many of the people to flee.

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Two cases of the deadly Marburg virus have been identified in Ghana. As per health authorities, this is the first time that this Ebola-like disease has been found in a West African nation. Blood tests collected from two victims in the southern Ashanti area earlier this month revealed the Marburg virus. As per an AFP report, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported that the samples were submitted to the Pasteur Institute in Senegal, which confirmed the diagnosis. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda have seen previous outbreaks and isolated cases of Marburg.

According to the GHS statement, 98 individuals who have been identified as contact cases are presently quarantined. It also stated that no more Marburg cases have been found in Ghana.

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Let's take a look at the disease, its symptoms and treatments for Marburg:

What is the Marburg virus?

As per&nbsp;WHO,&nbsp;the Marburg virus is similar&nbsp;to the Ebola virus and causes Marburg virus disease (MVD). The disease&nbsp;kills around one out of every two afflicted people.

Following studies on imported African green monkeys, the virus&nbsp;was first identified in 1967 in Germany and the former Yugoslavia.

What are its symptoms?

The time from infection to the start of symptoms, or incubation period for Marburg, ranges from 2 to 21 days.

As per WHO, the Marburg virus causes sudden onset illness characterised by a high temperature, excruciating headaches, and severe fatigue. Another typical symptom is aches and pains in the muscles. On the third day, severe watery diarrhoea, cramps and discomfort in the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting can be there.

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Many patients develop severe haemorrhagic symptoms between 5 and 7 days, and fatal cases typically have some sort of bleeding, often from numerous sites. Bleeding from the nose, gums, and vagina frequently accompanies fresh blood in vomit&nbsp;and faeces.

Is it fatal?

The disease has a case fatality ratio of up to 88 per cent that, with proper patient care, can be significantly lower.

Depending on the virus strain and case treatment, fatality rates in confirmed cases have ranged from 24 to 88 per cent in past outbreaks, according to the WHO.

Death in fatal instances often occurs 8 to 9 days after the beginning of symptoms and is typically preceded by significant blood loss and shock.

Transmission

Prolonged exposure to mines or caves where Rousettus bat colonies are present was earlier the primary cause of human MVD infection.

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It can also be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with the blood, secretions or other body fluids of infected persons, as well as with surfaces and things contaminated with these fluids.

Healthcare professionals caring for infected people are also at risk. Direct contact with an infected person's corpse during funeral rites has also been linked to the spread of Marburg.

As long as the virus is present in a person's blood, they are contagious.

Treatment

There are currently no authorized vaccinations or antiviral medications for MVD. However, supportive care, such as rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids, and treatment of symptoms, increase the chances of&nbsp;survival.

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Two cases of the deadly Marburg virus have been identified in Ghana. As per health authorities, this is the first time that this Ebola-like disease has been found in a West African nation.

Two cases of the deadly Marburg virus have been identified in Ghana. As per health authorities, this is the first time that this Ebola-like disease has been found in a West African nation. Blood tests collected from two victims in the southern Ashanti area earlier this month revealed the Marburg virus. As per an AFP report, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reported that the samples were submitted to the Pasteur Institute in Senegal, which confirmed the diagnosis. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda have seen previous outbreaks and isolated cases of Marburg. According to the GHS statement, 98 individuals who have been identified as contact cases are presently quarantined. It also stated that no more Marburg cases have been found in Ghana. Watch | More than 1.4 billion people at heightened risk of deadly disease: WHO report Let's take a look at the disease, its symptoms and treatments for Marburg: What is the Marburg virus? As per WHO, the Marburg virus is similar to the Ebola virus and causes Marburg virus disease (MVD). The disease kills around one out of every two afflicted people. Following studies on imported African green monkeys, the virus was first identified in 1967 in Germany and the former Yugoslavia. What are its symptoms? The time from infection to the start of symptoms, or incubation period for Marburg, ranges from 2 to 21 days. As per WHO, the Marburg virus causes sudden onset illness characterised by a high temperature, excruciating headaches, and severe fatigue. Another typical symptom is aches and pains in the muscles. On the third day, severe watery diarrhoea, cramps and discomfort in the abdomen, nausea, and vomiting can be there. Also read | Which are the deadliest viruses of 21st century? Many patients develop severe haemorrhagic symptoms between 5 and 7 days, and fatal cases typically have some sort of bleeding, often from numerous sites. Bleeding from the nose, gums, and vagina frequently accompanies fresh blood in vomit and faeces. Is it fatal? The disease has a case fatality ratio of up to 88 per cent that, with proper patient care, can be significantly lower. Depending on the virus strain and case treatment, fatality rates in confirmed cases have ranged from 24 to 88 per cent in past outbreaks, according to the WHO. Death in fatal instances often occurs 8 to 9 days after the beginning of symptoms and is typically preceded by significant blood loss and shock. Transmission Prolonged exposure to mines or caves where Rousettus bat colonies are present was earlier the primary cause of human MVD infection. Also read | New York: People queue up in long lines for monkeypox vaccine It can also be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with the blood, secretions or other body fluids of infected persons, as well as with surfaces and things contaminated with these fluids. Healthcare professionals caring for infected people are also at risk. Direct contact with an infected person's corpse during funeral rites has also been linked to the spread of Marburg. As long as the virus is present in a person's blood, they are contagious. Treatment There are currently no authorized vaccinations or antiviral medications for MVD. However, supportive care, such as rehydration with oral or intravenous fluids, and treatment of symptoms, increase the chances of survival. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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More than 1,000 probable cases of unknown severe acute hepatitis have been detected in children and as many as 22 have died since the disease was discovered in on April 5, the World Health Organisation has said "As of 8 July 2022, 35 countries in five WHO Regions have reported 1010 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, which fulfill the WHO case definition, including 22 deaths. Since the previous Disease Outbreak News published on 24 June 2022, 90 new probable cases and four additional deaths have been reported to WHO,” the UN health agency said in its update on Wednesday. “Additionally, two new countries, Luxembourg and Costa Rica, have reported probable cases."

Out of those five regions, almost half, i.e., 48 per cent of the probable cases have been reported from the European countries, in which 21 countries have registered 484 cases, the WHO said. Of those, UK and Northern Ireland combined have found 272 cases.

The second highest number of probable cases have been reported from the American continent, including 334 cases from the United States of America, followed by the Western Pacific Region (70 cases), the South-East Asia region (19) and the Eastern Mediterranean region (2).

Seventeen countries are reporting more than five probable cases, with the WHO suspecting it to be a case of undercounting due to limited enhanced surveillance systems.

“The actual number of cases may be underestimated, in part due to the limited enhanced surveillance systems in place. The case count is expected to change as more information and verified data become available,” the agency said.

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It said that it is closely monitoring the unexplained spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children, of which almost dozens are in need of life-saving liver transplants.

While analysing the laboratory tests, WHO said that hepatitis A to E had not been present in the affected children. Other pathogens such as the coronavirus were detected in a number of cases, but the data is incomplete, the UN health agency said.

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More than 1,000 probable cases of unknown severe acute hepatitis have been detected in children and as many as 22 have died since the disease was discovered in on April 5, the World Health Organisation has said "As of 8 July 2022, 35 countries in five WHO Regions have reported 1010 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, which fulfill the WHO case definition, including 22 deaths.

More than 1,000 probable cases of unknown severe acute hepatitis have been detected in children and as many as 22 have died since the disease was discovered in on April 5, the World Health Organisation has said "As of 8 July 2022, 35 countries in five WHO Regions have reported 1010 probable cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children, which fulfill the WHO case definition, including 22 deaths. Since the previous Disease Outbreak News published on 24 June 2022, 90 new probable cases and four additional deaths have been reported to WHO,” the UN health agency said in its update on Wednesday. “Additionally, two new countries, Luxembourg and Costa Rica, have reported probable cases." Out of those five regions, almost half, i.e., 48 per cent of the probable cases have been reported from the European countries, in which 21 countries have registered 484 cases, the WHO said. Of those, UK and Northern Ireland combined have found 272 cases. The second highest number of probable cases have been reported from the American continent, including 334 cases from the United States of America, followed by the Western Pacific Region (70 cases), the South-East Asia region (19) and the Eastern Mediterranean region (2). Seventeen countries are reporting more than five probable cases, with the WHO suspecting it to be a case of undercounting due to limited enhanced surveillance systems. “The actual number of cases may be underestimated, in part due to the limited enhanced surveillance systems in place. The case count is expected to change as more information and verified data become available,” the agency said. Also read | Netherlands detects first case of ‘more contagious’ Centaurus Covid subvariant It said that it is closely monitoring the unexplained spread of hepatitis in previously healthy children, of which almost dozens are in need of life-saving liver transplants. While analysing the laboratory tests, WHO said that hepatitis A to E had not been present in the affected children. Other pathogens such as the coronavirus were detected in a number of cases, but the data is incomplete, the UN health agency said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

With more than 1,000 cases, WHO perplexed over mysterious acute hepatitis outbreak among kids

Amidst fresh waves of COVID-19 cases being registered across the world, the World Health Organization's chief has warned that the pandemic is "nowhere near over", calling for more strict surveillance and pushing for vaccine intake.

He made his remarks while citing that the number of new cases worldwide has risen by 30 per cent in the last two weeks.

"New waves of the virus demonstrate again that COVID-19 is nowhere near over," WHO Director-General Tedros told a news conference, adding: "As the virus pushes at us, we must push back."

According to Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO Health Emergencies Program, the recent increase in the number of newly reported COVID-19 cases has been largely driven by Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, and by the lifting of public health and social measures.

Recent changes in testing policies have also been hindering the detection of new cases and the monitoring of the evolution of the virus, he said.

Tedros suggested that governments should regularly review and adjust their COVID19 response plans based on the current epidemiology and also the potential for new variants to appear. "Governments should also work to reverse the reduction in surveillance, testing and sequencing, and share anti-virals effectively.”

Europe is at the centre of a new wave of cases driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron sub-variants as people attend large gatherings and resume traveling after two years of staying close to home.

In England, an estimated 2.1 million people, or one in 25, tested positive in the final week of June, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;is worried that even as cases rise again, surveillance of the virus and new potential variants is on the decline.

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Amidst fresh waves of COVID-19 cases being registered across the world, the World Health Organization's chief has warned that the pandemic is "nowhere near over", calling for more strict surveillance and pushing for vaccine intake.

Amidst fresh waves of COVID-19 cases being registered across the world, the World Health Organization's chief has warned that the pandemic is "nowhere near over", calling for more strict surveillance and pushing for vaccine intake. He made his remarks while citing that the number of new cases worldwide has risen by 30 per cent in the last two weeks. "New waves of the virus demonstrate again that COVID-19 is nowhere near over," WHO Director-General Tedros told a news conference, adding: "As the virus pushes at us, we must push back." According to Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO Health Emergencies Program, the recent increase in the number of newly reported COVID-19 cases has been largely driven by Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, and by the lifting of public health and social measures. Recent changes in testing policies have also been hindering the detection of new cases and the monitoring of the evolution of the virus, he said. Tedros suggested that governments should regularly review and adjust their COVID19 response plans based on the current epidemiology and also the potential for new variants to appear. "Governments should also work to reverse the reduction in surveillance, testing and sequencing, and share anti-virals effectively.” Europe is at the centre of a new wave of cases driven by the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron sub-variants as people attend large gatherings and resume traveling after two years of staying close to home. In England, an estimated 2.1 million people, or one in 25, tested positive in the final week of June, according to the Office for National Statistics. The WHO is worried that even as cases rise again, surveillance of the virus and new potential variants is on the decline. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Covid pandemic still not over’, WHO warns as new cases emerge

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday issued its first report on the spread of monkeypox. The report details typical profile of those affecrted by the outbreak. Available statistics say that almost all monkeypox patients are male. The median age of those infected is 37. The WHO said that three-fifths of those infected identify as men who have sex with men.

A surge in monkeypox infections has been reported since early May outside the West and Central African countries where the disease has long been endemic.

From January 1 to July 4, 6,027 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox and three deaths have been reported to the WHO from 59 countries.

Since June 27, case numbers have gone up by 77 per cent. During this time period two new deaths have been recorded. Both have taken place in Central African Republic

The WHO said 10 countries have not reported new cases for more than 21 days -- the disease's maximum incubation period.

Some 82 percent of the cases are in Europe and 15 percent are in the Americas.

The countries with more than 1,000 confirmed cases are Britain (1,351), Spain (1,256) and Germany (1,242), according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and WHO Europe.

Outside Europe, the WHO report counted 460 confirmed cases in the United States and 300 in Canada.

Sexual contact transmission route

In its first bi-weekly situation report on monkeypox, the WHO said that gender data was available on 4,406 cases, of which 99.5 percent were men.

"The outbreak continues to primarily affect men who have sex with men who have reported recent sex with one or multiple male partners, suggesting no signal of sustained transmission beyond these networks for now," the report said.

Men aged 18 to 44 account for 79 percent of cases, with the median age being 37.

There are six known cases among children aged under 18, and 25 known cases among healthcare workers.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday issued its first report on the spread of monkeypox. The report details typical profile of those affecrted by the outbreak.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday issued its first report on the spread of monkeypox. The report details typical profile of those affecrted by the outbreak. Available statistics say that almost all monkeypox patients are male. The median age of those infected is 37. The WHO said that three-fifths of those infected identify as men who have sex with men. A surge in monkeypox infections has been reported since early May outside the West and Central African countries where the disease has long been endemic. From January 1 to July 4, 6,027 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox and three deaths have been reported to the WHO from 59 countries. Since June 27, case numbers have gone up by 77 per cent. During this time period two new deaths have been recorded. Both have taken place in Central African Republic The WHO said 10 countries have not reported new cases for more than 21 days -- the disease's maximum incubation period. Some 82 percent of the cases are in Europe and 15 percent are in the Americas. The countries with more than 1,000 confirmed cases are Britain (1,351), Spain (1,256) and Germany (1,242), according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and WHO Europe. Outside Europe, the WHO report counted 460 confirmed cases in the United States and 300 in Canada. Sexual contact transmission route In its first bi-weekly situation report on monkeypox, the WHO said that gender data was available on 4,406 cases, of which 99.5 percent were men. "The outbreak continues to primarily affect men who have sex with men who have reported recent sex with one or multiple male partners, suggesting no signal of sustained transmission beyond these networks for now," the report said. Men aged 18 to 44 account for 79 percent of cases, with the median age being 37. There are six known cases among children aged under 18, and 25 known cases among healthcare workers. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

WHO issues first situation report on spread of monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the risk of the spread of Monkeypox in Europe, including Russia, is high.

"According to the WHO assessment, at the regional level, the risk in the WHO European Region is high over reports about the widespread outbreak which engulfed several previously untouched countries and some atypical cases," the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Melita Vujnovic told Russian news agency Sputnik.

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"The WHO recommends that all the countries should make every effort to register new cases and trace contacts to control this outbreak and prevent its further spread", Vujnovic added.

Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is usually transmitted to people from wild animals and is endemic in some African countries.

The disease can be transmitted through body fluids, respiratory droplets and other contaminated materials.

The illness usually results in fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes.

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An outbreak of monkeypox began in May in non-endemic countries, with over 5,100 cases confirmed in humans in 51 nations from May 13 to July 1, according to the WHO.

Monkeypox cases in Europe have tripled in the last two weeks, the WHO`s Europe chief warned on Friday as he urged countries to do more to ensure the rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent.

"The WHO European Region represents almost 90 per cent of all laboratory-confirmed and globally reported cases since mid-May, and since my last statement on 15 June, six new countries and areas - taking the total to 31 - have reported monkeypox cases, with new cases tripling over the same period to over 4,500 laboratory-confirmed cases across the Region", said WHO Europe chief Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge.

He said most cases reported so far have been among people between 21 and 40 years of age, and 99 per cent have been male, with the majority of those for whom there was information being men who have sex with men.

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The WHO official also stressed that there is simply no room for complacency -- especially right there in the European Region with its fast-moving outbreak that with every hour, day and week is extending its reach into previously unaffected areas.

"Compounding the challenge is the stigmatization of men who have sex with men in several countries. Many may simply choose not to present to health authorities, fearful of possible consequences. We know from our lessons in dealing with HIV how stigma further fuels outbreaks and epidemics, but allowing our fear of creating stigma to prevent us from acting may be just as damaging", he said.&nbsp;

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the risk of the spread of Monkeypox in Europe, including Russia, is high. "According to the WHO assessment, at the regional level, the risk in the WHO European Region is high over reports about the widespread outbreak which engulfed several previously untouched countries and some atypical cases," the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Melita Vujnovic told Russian news agency Sputnik.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the risk of the spread of Monkeypox in Europe, including Russia, is high. "According to the WHO assessment, at the regional level, the risk in the WHO European Region is high over reports about the widespread outbreak which engulfed several previously untouched countries and some atypical cases," the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Melita Vujnovic told Russian news agency Sputnik. Also read | Monkeypox symptoms observed in UK different from pervious outbreaks: Lancet study "The WHO recommends that all the countries should make every effort to register new cases and trace contacts to control this outbreak and prevent its further spread", Vujnovic added. Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that is usually transmitted to people from wild animals and is endemic in some African countries. The disease can be transmitted through body fluids, respiratory droplets and other contaminated materials. The illness usually results in fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes. Watch | Analysts challenge Monkeypox definition as UK patients show different symptoms An outbreak of monkeypox began in May in non-endemic countries, with over 5,100 cases confirmed in humans in 51 nations from May 13 to July 1, according to the WHO. Monkeypox cases in Europe have tripled in the last two weeks, the WHO`s Europe chief warned on Friday as he urged countries to do more to ensure the rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent. "The WHO European Region represents almost 90 per cent of all laboratory-confirmed and globally reported cases since mid-May, and since my last statement on 15 June, six new countries and areas - taking the total to 31 - have reported monkeypox cases, with new cases tripling over the same period to over 4,500 laboratory-confirmed cases across the Region", said WHO Europe chief Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge. He said most cases reported so far have been among people between 21 and 40 years of age, and 99 per cent have been male, with the majority of those for whom there was information being men who have sex with men. Also read | Monkeypox Virus: WHN declares Monkeypox a pandemic. Why India should get battle ready for Monkeypox The WHO official also stressed that there is simply no room for complacency -- especially right there in the European Region with its fast-moving outbreak that with every hour, day and week is extending its reach into previously unaffected areas. "Compounding the challenge is the stigmatization of men who have sex with men in several countries. Many may simply choose not to present to health authorities, fearful of possible consequences. We know from our lessons in dealing with HIV how stigma further fuels outbreaks and epidemics, but allowing our fear of creating stigma to prevent us from acting may be just as damaging", he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WHO says risk of Monkeypox spread in Russia remains high

The World Health Oreganisation (WHO) on Friday (July 1) gave a call for 'urgent' action to prevent further spread of monkeypox in Europe. United Nation's global heath agency said that cases in the continent have tripled in past two weeks.&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said that Hong Kong can’t afford to be destabilised while defending the “one country, two systems” form of governance in a rare visit to the Chinese territory amid a deepening authoritarian crackdown by Beijing.

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The World Health Oreganisation (WHO) on Friday (July 1) gave a call for 'urgent' action to prevent further spread of monkeypox in Europe. United Nation's global heath agency said that cases in the continent have tripled in past two weeks.

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At least ten people were killed after a missile strike on an apartment building in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa, a local official said on Friday.&nbsp;"The number of dead in the apartment building missile strike has risen to 10," said Odessa military administration spokesman Sergei Bratchuk according to AFP.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said that Hong Kong can’t afford to be destabilised while defending the “one country, two systems” form of governance in a rare visit to the Chinese territory amid a deepening authoritarian crackdown by Beijing.

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President Joe Biden has been given the go-ahead by the US Supreme Court to discontinue the contentious “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy that was implemented under the Trump administration. The Biden administration has worked to abolish the practise of returning certain non-Mexican immigrants who entered US to Mexico rather than holding them or releasing them while their immigration cases were being processed from the start of Biden’s presidency. The Migrant Protection Protocols may be terminated at any time as per the immigration law, according to the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court, CNN reported.&nbsp;

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fresh from 'partygate' scandal, may have new political headache as Conservative Party deputy chief whip resigned over allegations that he drunkely groped two men. In a letter to Johnson sent late Thursday, Tory MP Chris Pincher said he was quitting his post after he drank "far too much" and "embarrassed myself and other people" the previous evening. Numerous reports have said that Pincher groped two men in front of others at private members Carlton Club in London.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladmir Putin on Friday (July 1) held a telephonic discussion about food security, energy and trade. The talks took place amid rising prices of food commodities globally. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is the major reason behind the price rise.

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The World Health Oreganisation (WHO) on Friday (July 1) gave a call for 'urgent' action to prevent further spread of monkeypox in Europe. United Nation's global heath agency said that cases in the continent have tripled in past two weeks.

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The World Health Oreganisation (WHO) on Friday (July 1) gave a call for 'urgent' action to prevent further spread of monkeypox in Europe. United Nation's global heath agency said that cases in the continent have tripled in past two weeks.

"Today, I am intensifying my call for governments and civil society to scale up efforts in the coming weeks and months to prevent monkeypox from establishing itself across a growing geographical area. Urgent and coordinated action is imperative if we are to turn a corner in the race to reverse the ongoing spread of this disease," WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Henri Kluge said.

Majority of the countries where monkeypox cases have reached three figure mark are in Europe.

Earlier this week, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that he was 'concerned' about 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox virus.

"I am concerned about sustained transmission because it would suggest that the virus is establishing itself and it could move into high-risk groups including children, the immunocompromised and pregnant women," &nbsp;he said. He was talking with reporters.

Last week the UN health agency convened an emergency committee of experts to decide if monkeypox constitutes a so-called Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest alarm that the WHO can sound.&nbsp;

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The World Health Oreganisation (WHO) on Friday (July 1) gave a call for 'urgent' action to prevent further spread of monkeypox in Europe. United Nation's global heath agency said that cases in the continent have tripled in past two weeks. "Today, I am intensifying my call for governments and civil society to scale up efforts in the coming weeks and months to prevent monkeypox from establishing itself across a growing geographical area. Urgent and coordinated action is imperative if we are to turn a corner in the race to reverse the ongoing spread of this disease," WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Henri Kluge said. Majority of the countries where monkeypox cases have reached three figure mark are in Europe. Earlier this week, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that he was 'concerned' about 'sustained transmission' of monkeypox virus. "I am concerned about sustained transmission because it would suggest that the virus is establishing itself and it could move into high-risk groups including children, the immunocompromised and pregnant women," he said. He was talking with reporters. Last week the UN health agency convened an emergency committee of experts to decide if monkeypox constitutes a so-called Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the highest alarm that the WHO can sound. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

WHO calls for 'urgent' action in Europe to contain monkeypox spread

As COVID-19 cases tripled in the past month, calling on countries in Europe the World Health Organization said on Thursday that it expected "high levels" of the virus this summer. The milder but more contagious Covid subvariant BA.5 is spreading across Europe. As per WHO data, the 53 countries in the WHO European region are currently reporting almost 500,000 cases per day, this is up from 150,000 per day at the end of May. The present death rate in Europe is 500 per day or nearly the same as it will be in the summer of 2020. 4,000 to 5,000 fatalities per day were recorded for the majority of the winter.

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Speaking to AFP, WHO Europe regional director Hans Kluge said: "As countries across the European region have lifted the social measures that were previously in place, the virus will transmit at high levels over the summer".

"This virus won't go away just because countries stop looking for it. It's still spreading, it's still changing, and it's still taking lives."

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The countries with the greatest incidence rates were Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, and Portugal, however, instances have been increasing in practically all of the other countries in the region.

Emphasising that WHO's suggestions still stand, he said "We hope that the strong vaccine programmes most member states have implemented together with prior infection will mean that we avoid the more severe consequences that we saw earlier in the pandemic."

WHO had earlier advised people with respiratory symptoms to isolate themselves, stay up to date on their vaccines, and wear masks in crowded venues.

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Urging member states to keep testing for the virus, he reiterated "we must keep looking for the virus because not doing so makes us increasingly blind to patterns of transmission and virus evolution."

Additionally, he urged nations to raise their vaccination rates.

He noted that the key to preventing additional mortality this summer was "high population immunity and the choices made to lower risk to older people."

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As COVID-19 cases tripled in the past month, calling on countries in Europe the World Health Organization said on Thursday that it expected "high levels" of the virus this summer.

As COVID-19 cases tripled in the past month, calling on countries in Europe the World Health Organization said on Thursday that it expected "high levels" of the virus this summer. The milder but more contagious Covid subvariant BA.5 is spreading across Europe. As per WHO data, the 53 countries in the WHO European region are currently reporting almost 500,000 cases per day, this is up from 150,000 per day at the end of May. The present death rate in Europe is 500 per day or nearly the same as it will be in the summer of 2020. 4,000 to 5,000 fatalities per day were recorded for the majority of the winter. Watch | FDA approves upgrading Omicron-specific booster shots Speaking to AFP, WHO Europe regional director Hans Kluge said: "As countries across the European region have lifted the social measures that were previously in place, the virus will transmit at high levels over the summer". "This virus won't go away just because countries stop looking for it. It's still spreading, it's still changing, and it's still taking lives." Also read | Covid: Beijing and Shanghai back at zero cases after four months The countries with the greatest incidence rates were Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, and Portugal, however, instances have been increasing in practically all of the other countries in the region. Emphasising that WHO's suggestions still stand, he said "We hope that the strong vaccine programmes most member states have implemented together with prior infection will mean that we avoid the more severe consequences that we saw earlier in the pandemic." WHO had earlier advised people with respiratory symptoms to isolate themselves, stay up to date on their vaccines, and wear masks in crowded venues. Also read | Multiple Covid infections likely linked with long Covid, WHO official says Urging member states to keep testing for the virus, he reiterated "we must keep looking for the virus because not doing so makes us increasingly blind to patterns of transmission and virus evolution." Additionally, he urged nations to raise their vaccination rates. He noted that the key to preventing additional mortality this summer was "high population immunity and the choices made to lower risk to older people." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the rapidly spreading monkeypox does not represent a ‘global health emergency at this stage’ but called for close surveillance.

At least 3,000 monkeypox cases across more than 50 countries have been identified since early May, WHO data states.

The WHO convened its emergency committee to determine the level of threat monkeypox currently poses to the international community.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus convened the committee on Thursday after expressing concern about the epidemic of monkeypox in countries that haven’t previously reported the disease.

In a statement on Saturday, the WHO said that many aspects of the outbreak were “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox — which is endemic in some African countries — has been neglected for years.

“While a few members expressed differing views, the committee resolved by consensus to advise the WHO director-general that at this stage the outbreak should be determined to not constitute” a global health emergency, WHO said in a statement.

Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency would mean the UN health agency considers the outbreak to be an extraordinary event and that the disease is at risk of spreading across even more borders&nbsp; It would also give monkeypox the same distinction as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to eradicate polio.

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WHO previously made similar declarations for diseases including COVID-19, Ebola in Congo and West Africa, Zika in Brazil and the ongoing effort to wipe out polio.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the rapidly spreading monkeypox does not represent a ‘global health emergency at this stage’ but called for close surveillance.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the rapidly spreading monkeypox does not represent a ‘global health emergency at this stage’ but called for close surveillance. At least 3,000 monkeypox cases across more than 50 countries have been identified since early May, WHO data states. The WHO convened its emergency committee to determine the level of threat monkeypox currently poses to the international community. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus convened the committee on Thursday after expressing concern about the epidemic of monkeypox in countries that haven’t previously reported the disease. In a statement on Saturday, the WHO said that many aspects of the outbreak were “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox — which is endemic in some African countries — has been neglected for years. “While a few members expressed differing views, the committee resolved by consensus to advise the WHO director-general that at this stage the outbreak should be determined to not constitute” a global health emergency, WHO said in a statement. Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency would mean the UN health agency considers the outbreak to be an extraordinary event and that the disease is at risk of spreading across even more borders It would also give monkeypox the same distinction as the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing effort to eradicate polio. Also read | Monkeypox a pandemic, declares World Health Network WHO previously made similar declarations for diseases including COVID-19, Ebola in Congo and West Africa, Zika in Brazil and the ongoing effort to wipe out polio. Also see | Monkeypox outbreaks: A list of countries that recorded cases recently. Will it be like COVID-19 pandemic? The emergency declaration mostly serves as a plea to draw more global resources and attention to an outbreak. Past announcements have had a mixed impact, given that WHO is largely powerless when trying to convince countries to act. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

WHO says monkeypox not a global health emergency ‘at this stage’

The World Health Organization is convening a meeting on Thursday (June 23) to discuss whether the monkeypox outbreak to be declared a global emergency like COVID-19. Some experts on the other hand believe that the world organisation’s decisions are acted upon only after the disease spread to the West and could further create inequities that earlier emerged during the coronavirus pandemic. Declaring monkeypox outbreak as a global emergency would signal that the organisation views it as an ‘exceptional event’ and a danger that the illness might cross international borders, reported AP.

Currently most of the monkeypox cases are documented from wealthy nations that are taking rapid steps to stop it, even as many scientists are sceptical that such proclamations will help in stopping the epidemic.&nbsp;

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Oyewale Tomori, a Nigerian virologist who attends several WHO advisory panels said, “If WHO was really worried about monkeypox spread, they could have convened their emergency committee years ago when it re-emerged in Nigeria in 2017 and no one knew why we suddenly had hundreds of cases.” He further said that WHO only consults its experts after the illness reaches in white nations.

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According to David Fidler, a senior fellow in global health at the Council on Foreign Relations said, “There may be legitimate reasons why WHO only raised the alarm when monkeypox spread to rich countries, but to poor countries, that looks like a double standard,.” He further added that the global community was still struggling to ensure the world's poor were vaccinated against the coronavirus and that it was unclear if Africans even wanted monkeypox vaccines, given competing priorities like malaria and HIV.

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More than 3,300 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention so far in 42 nations where the virus is uncommon. Amongst which, Europe accounts for more than 80 per cent of the instances. Over 1,400 cases including 62 fatalities have already been reported in Africa this year.&nbsp;

Monkeypox had not previously produced sizable epidemic outside Africa until this month. However, the scientists haven’t discovered any significant genetic alterations in the virus.

A senior WHO consultant stated last month that the recent spike in infections in Europe is probably caused by gay males engaging in sexual activity in Spain and Belgium.&nbsp;

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The World Health Organization is convening a meeting on Thursday (June 23) to discuss whether the monkeypox outbreak to be declared a global emergency like COVID-19.

The World Health Organization is convening a meeting on Thursday (June 23) to discuss whether the monkeypox outbreak to be declared a global emergency like COVID-19. Some experts on the other hand believe that the world organisation’s decisions are acted upon only after the disease spread to the West and could further create inequities that earlier emerged during the coronavirus pandemic. Declaring monkeypox outbreak as a global emergency would signal that the organisation views it as an ‘exceptional event’ and a danger that the illness might cross international borders, reported AP. Currently most of the monkeypox cases are documented from wealthy nations that are taking rapid steps to stop it, even as many scientists are sceptical that such proclamations will help in stopping the epidemic. Also read | Singapore reports first case of monkeypox in a flight attendant Oyewale Tomori, a Nigerian virologist who attends several WHO advisory panels said, “If WHO was really worried about monkeypox spread, they could have convened their emergency committee years ago when it re-emerged in Nigeria in 2017 and no one knew why we suddenly had hundreds of cases.” He further said that WHO only consults its experts after the illness reaches in white nations. Watch | WHO to rename Monkeypox, scientists call for a non discriminatory name According to David Fidler, a senior fellow in global health at the Council on Foreign Relations said, “There may be legitimate reasons why WHO only raised the alarm when monkeypox spread to rich countries, but to poor countries, that looks like a double standard,.” He further added that the global community was still struggling to ensure the world's poor were vaccinated against the coronavirus and that it was unclear if Africans even wanted monkeypox vaccines, given competing priorities like malaria and HIV. Also read | Monkeypox Virus: CDC issues sex guidelines on Monkeypox. Why India should get battle ready for Monkeypox More than 3,300 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention so far in 42 nations where the virus is uncommon. Amongst which, Europe accounts for more than 80 per cent of the instances. Over 1,400 cases including 62 fatalities have already been reported in Africa this year. Monkeypox had not previously produced sizable epidemic outside Africa until this month. However, the scientists haven’t discovered any significant genetic alterations in the virus. A senior WHO consultant stated last month that the recent spike in infections in Europe is probably caused by gay males engaging in sexual activity in Spain and Belgium. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global emergency

While publicly the World Health Organisation (WHO) maintains that ‘all hypotheses remain on the table’ about the origins of Covid, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of WHO had recently confided to a senior European politician that the most likely explanation was a catastrophic accident at a laboratory in Wuhan, where infections first spread during late 2019, as reported by Daily Mail.

In his opening remark at the Member State Information Session on COVID-19 and other issues, Tedros said, “ It has now been two-and-a-half years since we first identified cases of this novel coronavirus. We do not yet have the answers as to where it came from or how it entered the human population.”

A team of 27 experts was set up by the WHO last year to produce a new global framework for studies into emerging pathogens with the potential of sparking epidemics or pandemics.

In its first preliminary report, the so-called Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) stressed that it had no conclusive findings on the origins of the virus behind the worst global pandemic in a century.

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It has been tasked with providing an independent assessment on a way forward in the thorny investigation into the origins of the SARS CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 disease.&nbsp;

"There are key pieces of data that are not yet available for a complete understanding of how the Covid-19 pandemic began," they acknowledged in their report, stressing that a range of further studies were needed "to follow up on several gaps in our knowledge".

“All hypotheses must remain on the table until we have evidence that enables us to rule certain hypotheses in or out. The only way this scientific work can progress successfully is with full collaboration from all countries, including China, where the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 were reported,” Tedros added.

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While publicly the World Health Organisation (WHO) maintains that ‘all hypotheses remain on the table’ about the origins of Covid, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of WHO had recently confided to a senior European politician that the most likely explanation was a catastrophic accident at a laboratory in Wuhan, where infections first spread during late 2019, as reported by Daily Mail.

While publicly the World Health Organisation (WHO) maintains that ‘all hypotheses remain on the table’ about the origins of Covid, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of WHO had recently confided to a senior European politician that the most likely explanation was a catastrophic accident at a laboratory in Wuhan, where infections first spread during late 2019, as reported by Daily Mail. In his opening remark at the Member State Information Session on COVID-19 and other issues, Tedros said, “ It has now been two-and-a-half years since we first identified cases of this novel coronavirus. We do not yet have the answers as to where it came from or how it entered the human population.” A team of 27 experts was set up by the WHO last year to produce a new global framework for studies into emerging pathogens with the potential of sparking epidemics or pandemics. In its first preliminary report, the so-called Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO) stressed that it had no conclusive findings on the origins of the virus behind the worst global pandemic in a century. Also Read: Crypto crash: Bitcoin last down 7.4 per cent at $18,915 It has been tasked with providing an independent assessment on a way forward in the thorny investigation into the origins of the SARS CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 disease. "There are key pieces of data that are not yet available for a complete understanding of how the Covid-19 pandemic began," they acknowledged in their report, stressing that a range of further studies were needed "to follow up on several gaps in our knowledge". “All hypotheses must remain on the table until we have evidence that enables us to rule certain hypotheses in or out. The only way this scientific work can progress successfully is with full collaboration from all countries, including China, where the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 were reported,” Tedros added. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

WHO chief Tedros confides Wuhan lab leak theory most likely explanation for Covid: Report

World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Thursday (June 16) that global COVID fatalities had seen a spike of 4 per cent last week. The spike has been observed after five weeks of declining death toll.

WHO issued its weekly assessment on Thursday. The agency said that 8700 Covid-19 deaths were registered last week. There has been a jump of 21 per cent in the Americas and a 17 per cent increase in Western Pacific.

The number of cases however, has seen a fall. 3.2 million new cases were reported last week. This has been as per the trend seen since January when there was a peak in infections.

However, West Asia and Southeast Asia saw a spike in number of cases by 58 per cent and 33 per cent respectively.

Because many countries have reduced surveillance and testing, we know this number is under-reported, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said earlier this week.

He said that there was nothing such as an acceptable level of COVID deaths especially since the world now has vaccines, medicines and diagnostics against the virus.

While many rich countries in Europe and North America have mostly dropped their virus restrictions, China's extreme Covid-19 policies have meant more mass testing, quarantines and sequestering of anyone who was in contact with a case.

China's capital put school back online this week in one of its major districts amid a new Covid-19 outbreak linked to a nightclub.

Residents in Beijing are still undergoing regular testing mostly every other day and must wear masks and swipe a mobile phone app to enter public places and facilitate case tracing.

(With inputs from agencies)

World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Thursday (June 16) that global COVID fatalities had seen a spike of 4 per cent last week. The spike has been observed after five weeks of declining death toll.

World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Thursday (June 16) that global COVID fatalities had seen a spike of 4 per cent last week. The spike has been observed after five weeks of declining death toll. WHO issued its weekly assessment on Thursday. The agency said that 8700 Covid-19 deaths were registered last week. There has been a jump of 21 per cent in the Americas and a 17 per cent increase in Western Pacific. The number of cases however, has seen a fall. 3.2 million new cases were reported last week. This has been as per the trend seen since January when there was a peak in infections. However, West Asia and Southeast Asia saw a spike in number of cases by 58 per cent and 33 per cent respectively. Because many countries have reduced surveillance and testing, we know this number is under-reported, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said earlier this week. He said that there was nothing such as an acceptable level of COVID deaths especially since the world now has vaccines, medicines and diagnostics against the virus. While many rich countries in Europe and North America have mostly dropped their virus restrictions, China's extreme Covid-19 policies have meant more mass testing, quarantines and sequestering of anyone who was in contact with a case. China's capital put school back online this week in one of its major districts amid a new Covid-19 outbreak linked to a nightclub. Residents in Beijing are still undergoing regular testing mostly every other day and must wear masks and swipe a mobile phone app to enter public places and facilitate case tracing. (With inputs from agencies)

Spike in global COVID deaths, reveals WHO report

The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official.

However, the CDC emphasised that the infection is primarily spread through intimate interpersonal contact. Many of the reported monkeypox cases in the current outbreak, which is mostly centred in Europe, are between sexual partners who have had such close contact.

In recent days, scientists in Italy and Germany discovered viral DNA in the sperm of a small number of monkeypox patients, including a lab-tested sample that revealed the virus found in the sperm of a single patient was capable of infecting and multiplying in another person.

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Since early May, more than 1,300 cases of the viral sickness have been documented from over 30 nations. The majority of cases have been documented among guys who have had sex with other men.

The virus is infrequently encountered outside of Africa, where it is endemic, and the bulk of the European cases are unrelated to travel to the continent.

The WHO has advocated targeted immunisation of close contacts, including healthcare workers, as the outbreak develops, but has warned that there is already a rush to stockpile vaccinations.

The presence of viral DNA does not necessarily mean that monkeypox is a sexually transmitted disease, such as HIV/AIDS or syphilis, which are thought to be caused by pathogens that are transmitted from one person to the next through semen, vaginal secretions, or other bodily fluids.

Semen has been discovered to contain viral DNA from a variety of viruses, including the Zika virus, however it is unknown if the presence of genetic material enhances the likelihood of sexual transmission.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating allegations that the monkeypox virus is present in the semen of patients, with the goal of determining if the disease may be transferred sexually, according to a WHO official. However, the CDC emphasised that the infection is primarily spread through intimate interpersonal contact. Many of the reported monkeypox cases in the current outbreak, which is mostly centred in Europe, are between sexual partners who have had such close contact. In recent days, scientists in Italy and Germany discovered viral DNA in the sperm of a small number of monkeypox patients, including a lab-tested sample that revealed the virus found in the sperm of a single patient was capable of infecting and multiplying in another person. Watch | Monkeypox outbreak: 'Further spread of virus likely,' says WHO Since early May, more than 1,300 cases of the viral sickness have been documented from over 30 nations. The majority of cases have been documented among guys who have had sex with other men. The virus is infrequently encountered outside of Africa, where it is endemic, and the bulk of the European cases are unrelated to travel to the continent. The WHO has advocated targeted immunisation of close contacts, including healthcare workers, as the outbreak develops, but has warned that there is already a rush to stockpile vaccinations. The presence of viral DNA does not necessarily mean that monkeypox is a sexually transmitted disease, such as HIV/AIDS or syphilis, which are thought to be caused by pathogens that are transmitted from one person to the next through semen, vaginal secretions, or other bodily fluids. Semen has been discovered to contain viral DNA from a variety of viruses, including the Zika virus, however it is unknown if the presence of genetic material enhances the likelihood of sexual transmission. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Monkeypox virus in semen? WHO probes if it's a sexually transmitted disease

The World Health Organization will rename the monkeypox virus after a group of scientists called for a non discriminatory name. Meanwhile, WHO has also decided to conduct an emergency meeting this week to assess the threat caused by the virus.

WHO Chief Tedros to assess Monkeypox spread

With the spread of monkeypox in over 39 countries, WHO has decided to conduct an emergency meeting this week to assess the threat caused by the virus. They will also assess if the virus outbreak represents a public health emergency in the coming days.

WHO to assess if Monkeypox is a health emergency

'Can't wait for situation to go out of control,' WHO meet to assess Monkeypox spread

WHO to rename Monkeypox, scientists call for a non discriminatory name

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is working with experts to rename monkeypox, citing concerns about stigma and racism associated with the virus's "discriminatory" moniker.On Tuesday morning, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared that the organisation was "engaging with partners and experts from around the world on altering the nomenclature of the monkeypox virus, its clades [strains], and the disease it causes."

The WHO, according to Mr Ghebreyesus, will make announcements regarding the new names as soon as feasible.

The decision comes less than a week after more than 30 worldwide scientists called for a "non-discriminatory and non-stigmatizing name for monkeypox virus" in a position paper.

On its website, the WHO currently recognises two strains of the virus monkeypox: the West African clade and the Congo Basin (Central African) clade.

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However, according to a group of scientists from Africa and throughout the world, this, like many prior geographic classifications of infectious diseases based on places of first detection, can be misleading and erroneous.

They recommended a new categorization for monkeypox that matches with best practise in infectious disease naming and "minimises unwanted negative repercussions on nations, geographic regions, economies, and people while taking into account the virus's evolution and transmission," according to their suggestion.

This year, the WHO has received reports of 1,600 confirmed monkeypox cases and 1,500 suspected cases from 39 countries, 32 of which have recently been afflicted by the virus.

According to Tedros, 72 deaths have been documented in countries where monkeypox is already prevalent, but none have been reported in newly affected nations. 
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it is working with experts to rename monkeypox, citing concerns about stigma and racism associated with the virus's "discriminatory" moniker.On Tuesday morning, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared that the organisation was "engaging with partners and experts from around the world on altering the nomenclature of the monkeypox virus, its clades [strains], and the disease it causes." The WHO, according to Mr Ghebreyesus, will make announcements regarding the new names as soon as feasible. The decision comes less than a week after more than 30 worldwide scientists called for a "non-discriminatory and non-stigmatizing name for monkeypox virus" in a position paper. On its website, the WHO currently recognises two strains of the virus monkeypox: the West African clade and the Congo Basin (Central African) clade. Watch | Monkeypox outbreak: 'Further spread of virus likely,' says WHO However, according to a group of scientists from Africa and throughout the world, this, like many prior geographic classifications of infectious diseases based on places of first detection, can be misleading and erroneous. They recommended a new categorization for monkeypox that matches with best practise in infectious disease naming and "minimises unwanted negative repercussions on nations, geographic regions, economies, and people while taking into account the virus's evolution and transmission," according to their suggestion. This year, the WHO has received reports of 1,600 confirmed monkeypox cases and 1,500 suspected cases from 39 countries, 32 of which have recently been afflicted by the virus. According to Tedros, 72 deaths have been documented in countries where monkeypox is already prevalent, but none have been reported in newly affected nations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Citing racism, WHO says monkeypox will be renamed

The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week. United States President Joe Biden will be travelling to the Middle East in order to reinvigorate their relations with key partners of the region and he will be meeting Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The UK government would not be "deterred or abashed" by criticism and legal challenges against its Rwanda immigration plan ahead of the first scheduled flight on Tuesday said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

 
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The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week. Till now, there have been 1600 confirmed cases and around 1500 suspected cases of monkeypox around the world this year. In 39 countries, the monkeypox virus has claimed 72 deaths and according to Reuters, the WHO can issue the highest level of warning for the virus. Right now, that level of warning is only prevalent for the polio virus and also the COVID-19 pandemic. "We don't want to wait until the situation is out of control," said emergencies director for Africa, Ibrahima Socé Fall.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office (PMO) said on Tuesday (June 14) that the prime minister has directed government departments and ministries to recruit 1 million people within next 1.5 years. PMO tweeted saying that the prime minister reviewed status of human resources in all departments and ministries.

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United States President Joe Biden will be travelling to the Middle East in order to reinvigorate their relations with key partners of the region and he will be meeting Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to the Wall Street Journal, Biden will also be visiting Israel for the first time since taking office. A major point of discussion will be the ongoing crisis surrounding the Iran Nuclear Deal. However, the report claimed that a number of people in the Democratic Party have spoken out against the proposed visit because of the history of human rights violations against Saudi Arabia. However, according to the travel plan, Biden will be meeting Saudi leaders in Riyadh.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-says-uk-government-not-deterred-by-criticism-of-rwanda-deportation-policy-488127">Boris Johnson says UK government 'not deterred' by criticism of Rwanda deportation policy</a>
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The UK government would not be "deterred or abashed" by criticism and legal challenges against its Rwanda immigration plan ahead of the first scheduled flight on Tuesday said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.&nbsp;The flight to take asylum seekers to Rwanda was due to depart on Tuesday, with the government warning that anyone who avoided it through last-minute legal challenges would be put on a later flight anyway.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/cutting-chai-govt-asks-pakistanis-to-reduce-tea-consumption-488048">Cutting chai: Govt asks Pakistanis to reduce tea consumption</a>
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Pakistan is in the midst of an economic catastrophe, and the government has no idea how to salvage the country's economy. On Tuesday, the Pakistani government's desperation and irritation came to the fore when a Federal Minister urged citizens to cut their tea consumption in order to save the country's economy, which is on the verge of collapse.&nbsp;In a news conference, Ahsan Iqbal declared, "I will appeal to the country to reduce one cup of tea," in an attempt to save the economy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-media-rights-auction-disney-star-viacom18-among-winners-as-bcci-earn-unimaginable-amount-488118">IPL media rights auction: Disney Star, Viacom18 among winners as BCCI earns UNIMAGINABLE amount</a>
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After two days of drama and action, the IPL media rights auction has finally come to a fitting end with a huge inflow of money&nbsp;for the BCCI. The television rights for the Indian subcontinent have been secured by Disney Star for a whopping INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion)&nbsp;whereas the digital rights -- for the same region -- have gone to Viacom18 for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion). Thus, there will be two broadcasters for IPL for the next five years, from 2023 to 2027.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lizzo-removes-derogatory-term-against-the-disabled-from-new-song-grrrls-after-facing-backlash-488019">Lizzo removes derogatory term against the disabled from new song 'Grrrls' after facing backlash</a>
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Days after she was called out for her derogatory lyrics about the disabled in her new song 'Grrrls', pop star Lizzo has issued a written apology to her fans and removed the offensive term from the song. She unveiled the new track on Friday and it is a part of the musician's upcoming album 'Special'.&nbsp; 
Soon after the song was released, fans and disability advocates criticised the singer with tweets and TikToks explaining the history and offensive nature of the term that was shared and liked hundreds of thousands of times.&nbsp;

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The Indian government revealed the Agnipath scheme today, a radical recruitment plan for the armed forces aimed at reducing wage and pension costs while also freeing up funding for critical weapon procurement. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the action "historic" when announcing it.The chiefs of the three services announced the plan.&nbsp;Under the new Agnipath programme, which will take effect immediately, personnel from all three services will be recruited in a significantly different way. Agniveers will be the name given to soldiers enlisted under the scheme.

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A tomb with a dire warning is not something new for horror movie fans. However, it turned out to be a reality in Israel as archaeologists found a tomb in an ancient cemetery with a warning written in blood red letters for anyone who tries to open it. The tomb was found in an ancient cemetery at the Beit She'arim. This was the first tomb found at the UNESCO World Heritage Site for 65 years. Excavations were happening at the site for almost a year, and this was the first major breakthrough for the archaeologists. The tomb had a warning written in red for the people trying to open it.

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A Phnom Penh court convicted around 60 opposition figures including Theary Seng, an outspoken US-Cambodian activist, who came dressed as the Statue of Liberty at the hearing, in a mass trial Tuesday as long-serving leader Hun Sen cracks down on dissent ahead of national elections next year.&nbsp;Theary Seng is among scores caught up in a push to detain and arrest former members of the now-dissolved opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), human rights defenders, and any dissenting voices.

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The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week.

The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week. United States President Joe Biden will be travelling to the Middle East in order to reinvigorate their relations with key partners of the region and he will be meeting Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The UK government would not be "deterred or abashed" by criticism and legal challenges against its Rwanda immigration plan ahead of the first scheduled flight on Tuesday said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Click on the links to read the full report. WHO to hold meeting over declaring monkeypox an international health emergency The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week. Till now, there have been 1600 confirmed cases and around 1500 suspected cases of monkeypox around the world this year. In 39 countries, the monkeypox virus has claimed 72 deaths and according to Reuters, the WHO can issue the highest level of warning for the virus. Right now, that level of warning is only prevalent for the polio virus and also the COVID-19 pandemic. "We don't want to wait until the situation is out of control," said emergencies director for Africa, Ibrahima Socé Fall. Indian PM Narendra Modi directs government departments for 1 million recruitments in next 1.5 years Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office (PMO) said on Tuesday (June 14) that the prime minister has directed government departments and ministries to recruit 1 million people within next 1.5 years. PMO tweeted saying that the prime minister reviewed status of human resources in all departments and ministries. Joe Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in July, plans to meet with Mohammed bin Salman United States President Joe Biden will be travelling to the Middle East in order to reinvigorate their relations with key partners of the region and he will be meeting Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to the Wall Street Journal, Biden will also be visiting Israel for the first time since taking office. A major point of discussion will be the ongoing crisis surrounding the Iran Nuclear Deal. However, the report claimed that a number of people in the Democratic Party have spoken out against the proposed visit because of the history of human rights violations against Saudi Arabia. However, according to the travel plan, Biden will be meeting Saudi leaders in Riyadh. Boris Johnson says UK government 'not deterred' by criticism of Rwanda deportation policy The UK government would not be "deterred or abashed" by criticism and legal challenges against its Rwanda immigration plan ahead of the first scheduled flight on Tuesday said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The flight to take asylum seekers to Rwanda was due to depart on Tuesday, with the government warning that anyone who avoided it through last-minute legal challenges would be put on a later flight anyway. Cutting chai: Govt asks Pakistanis to reduce tea consumption Pakistan is in the midst of an economic catastrophe, and the government has no idea how to salvage the country's economy. On Tuesday, the Pakistani government's desperation and irritation came to the fore when a Federal Minister urged citizens to cut their tea consumption in order to save the country's economy, which is on the verge of collapse. In a news conference, Ahsan Iqbal declared, "I will appeal to the country to reduce one cup of tea," in an attempt to save the economy. IPL media rights auction: Disney Star, Viacom18 among winners as BCCI earns UNIMAGINABLE amount After two days of drama and action, the IPL media rights auction has finally come to a fitting end with a huge inflow of money for the BCCI. The television rights for the Indian subcontinent have been secured by Disney Star for a whopping INR 23,575 crore (INR 235.75 billion) whereas the digital rights -- for the same region -- have gone to Viacom18 for INR 20,500 crore (INR 205 billion). Thus, there will be two broadcasters for IPL for the next five years, from 2023 to 2027. Lizzo removes derogatory term against the disabled from new song 'Grrrls' after facing backlash Days after she was called out for her derogatory lyrics about the disabled in her new song 'Grrrls', pop star Lizzo has issued a written apology to her fans and removed the offensive term from the song. She unveiled the new track on Friday and it is a part of the musician's upcoming album 'Special'. Soon after the song was released, fans and disability advocates criticised the singer with tweets and TikToks explaining the history and offensive nature of the term that was shared and liked hundreds of thousands of times. Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: India to overhaul soldier recruitment with new 'Agnipath' programme The Indian government revealed the Agnipath scheme today, a radical recruitment plan for the armed forces aimed at reducing wage and pension costs while also freeing up funding for critical weapon procurement. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the action "historic" when announcing it.The chiefs of the three services announced the plan. Under the new Agnipath programme, which will take effect immediately, personnel from all three services will be recruited in a significantly different way. Agniveers will be the name given to soldiers enlisted under the scheme. 'Cursed tomb' discovered at ancient site in Israel with 'Do not open' warning A tomb with a dire warning is not something new for horror movie fans. However, it turned out to be a reality in Israel as archaeologists found a tomb in an ancient cemetery with a warning written in blood red letters for anyone who tries to open it. The tomb was found in an ancient cemetery at the Beit She'arim. This was the first tomb found at the UNESCO World Heritage Site for 65 years. Excavations were happening at the site for almost a year, and this was the first major breakthrough for the archaeologists. The tomb had a warning written in red for the people trying to open it. Cambodian-American activist dressed as Lady Liberty at her trial in Phnom Penh convicted of treason A Phnom Penh court convicted around 60 opposition figures including Theary Seng, an outspoken US-Cambodian activist, who came dressed as the Statue of Liberty at the hearing, in a mass trial Tuesday as long-serving leader Hun Sen cracks down on dissent ahead of national elections next year. Theary Seng is among scores caught up in a push to detain and arrest former members of the now-dissolved opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), human rights defenders, and any dissenting voices.

Top 10 world news: WHO's meeting on monkeypox, Biden to visit Saudi, Johnson speaks on criticism, and more

The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week. Till now, there have been 1600 confirmed cases and around 1500 suspected cases of monkeypox around the world this year. In 39 countries, the monkeypox virus has claimed 72 deaths and according to Reuters, the WHO can issue the highest level of warning for the virus. Right now, that level of warning is only prevalent for the polio virus and also the COVID-19 pandemic. "We don't want to wait until the situation is out of control," said emergencies director for Africa, Ibrahima Socé Fall.

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According to the WHO data, there have been no deaths outside Africa till now, but the fatality percentage remain around 3-6 per cent for the virus. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom made it clear that the organisation will be taking the decision in the meeting next week.

Meanwhile, there have been a lot of talk about the name of the virus and Tedros said that WHO are looking to change it as quickly as possible. According to the Reuters report, WHO are currently in talks with their partners about the matter and that is a top priority for them along with the vaccines.

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New guidelines for the monkeypox virus and vaccination were released earlier this week and according to Reuters, some of the countries are currently vaccinating their emergency workers with smallpox vaccines. Smallpox has been extinct for some time and the vaccine is being used right now.

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The World Health Organization will be deciding whether the monkeypox outbreak will be considered a public health emergency of international concern in an emergency meeting next week. Till now, there have been 1600 confirmed cases and around 1500 suspected cases of monkeypox around the world this year. In 39 countries, the monkeypox virus has claimed 72 deaths and according to Reuters, the WHO can issue the highest level of warning for the virus. Right now, that level of warning is only prevalent for the polio virus and also the COVID-19 pandemic. "We don't want to wait until the situation is out of control," said emergencies director for Africa, Ibrahima Socé Fall. Also read | Joe Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in July, to meet with Mohammed bin Salman According to the WHO data, there have been no deaths outside Africa till now, but the fatality percentage remain around 3-6 per cent for the virus. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom made it clear that the organisation will be taking the decision in the meeting next week. Meanwhile, there have been a lot of talk about the name of the virus and Tedros said that WHO are looking to change it as quickly as possible. According to the Reuters report, WHO are currently in talks with their partners about the matter and that is a top priority for them along with the vaccines. Also read | Boris Johnson says UK government 'not deterred' by criticism of Rwanda deportation policy New guidelines for the monkeypox virus and vaccination were released earlier this week and according to Reuters, some of the countries are currently vaccinating their emergency workers with smallpox vaccines. Smallpox has been extinct for some time and the vaccine is being used right now. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned about the possible outbreak in non-endemic nations and urged affected countries to control outbreak. Infected people are advised to isolate themselves.

Monkeypox outbreak: New cases show community transmission

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that there was a 'real' risk of monkeypox 'becoming established' in countries where it is non-endemic. The warning from the agency came when more than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries.

World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the WHO was not recommending mass vaccinations against the virus. He said that no deaths had been reported so far.

"The risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic countries is real," Tedros told a press conference.

The zoonotic disease is endemic in humans in nine African countries but outbreaks have been reported in the past month in several other states -- mostly in Europe, and notably in Britain, Spain and Portugal.

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"More than 1,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox have now been reported to WHO from 29 countries that are not endemic for the disease," Tedros said.

"So far, no deaths have been reported in these countries. Cases have been reported mainly, but not only, among men who have sex with men.

"Some countries are now beginning to report cases of apparent community transmission, including some cases in women."

On Wednesday Greece reported first case of the disease. Local health authorities said that the patient, a man, had recently travelled to Portugal. He was said to have been in stable condition in a hospital.

The initial symptoms of monkeypox include a high fever, swollen lymph nodes and a blistery chickenpox-like rash.

WHO chief Dr Tedros said that is was especially concerned about the risk the virus poses to pregnant women and children. He said that emergence of monkeypox in countries it was not endemic in may be due undetected transmission for some time.

One case of monkeypox in a non-endemic country is considered an outbreak.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that there was a 'real' risk of monkeypox 'becoming established' in countries where it is non-endemic. The warning from the agency came when more than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned that there was a 'real' risk of monkeypox 'becoming established' in countries where it is non-endemic. The warning from the agency came when more than a thousand cases have now been confirmed in such countries. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the WHO was not recommending mass vaccinations against the virus. He said that no deaths had been reported so far. "The risk of monkeypox becoming established in non-endemic countries is real," Tedros told a press conference. The zoonotic disease is endemic in humans in nine African countries but outbreaks have been reported in the past month in several other states -- mostly in Europe, and notably in Britain, Spain and Portugal. Watch | Monkeypox outbreak: 'Further spread of virus likely,' says WHO × "More than 1,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox have now been reported to WHO from 29 countries that are not endemic for the disease," Tedros said. "So far, no deaths have been reported in these countries. Cases have been reported mainly, but not only, among men who have sex with men. "Some countries are now beginning to report cases of apparent community transmission, including some cases in women." On Wednesday Greece reported first case of the disease. Local health authorities said that the patient, a man, had recently travelled to Portugal. He was said to have been in stable condition in a hospital. The initial symptoms of monkeypox include a high fever, swollen lymph nodes and a blistery chickenpox-like rash. WHO chief Dr Tedros said that is was especially concerned about the risk the virus poses to pregnant women and children. He said that emergence of monkeypox in countries it was not endemic in may be due undetected transmission for some time. One case of monkeypox in a non-endemic country is considered an outbreak. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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As monkey pox cases continue to rise globally it has now raised concerns that this infection flare-up might lead to bigger outbreak across the world.

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