Niklas Arnberg

Report: The bill for common viruses – 25 billion

Colds, flu and sinusitis are some of the infections that cost society 25 billion each year, according to a new report from the Virus and Pandemic Foundation.

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small. We are not facing a new pandemic, says Olivia Wigzell, acting Director-General at the Public Health Agency.

Study: Medication against mpox has no effect

This is what we know about mpox

The more dangerous variant of mpox is spreading in Africa and has reached Sweden. But how contagious is the virus – and is there a risk of a new pandemic? Here is what we know so far in broad outline.