The Public Health Agency has updated who is recommended vaccination against mpox. It concerns a few individuals who travel to areas with ongoing community transmission, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén to TT.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenNo, mpox does not risk becoming a new coronavirus pandemic. At present. But with increased transmission, there is an increased risk that the virus will change. We must get control over the outbreak, says Erik Sturegård at the Public Health Agency.
SwedenThe latest outbreak of mpox in Africa has been classified as an international health emergency by the World Health Organization WHO, which sees risks of further spread. This is what we know about the disease.
SwedenThe World Health Organization WHO classifies the outbreak of mpox in Africa as an international health emergency. The new virus variant can emerge in Sweden, but state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén believes that the spread can be limited.
SwedenCourt proceedings are underway against several of the individuals suspected of being behind the violent riots in the UK this summer. A 12-year-old boy is among the defendants.
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