The World Health Organization declared the growing monkeypox outbreak a “global health emergency.” Summary The World Health Organization declared the growing monkeypox outbreak affecting more than 70 countries a “global health emergency.” The WHO labeled monkeypox a “public health emergency of international concern,” (PHEIC) its highest alert level. The designation is “designed to trigger a coordinated international response” and could free up more funds for international collaboration on treatments and prevention. The WHO was divided over this designation, with nine …
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The omicron variant has spread to western nations. Global health officials are cautioning against panic and travel restrictions. Summary The United States is seeing its first handful of cases of the coronavirus’ omicron variant, including five …
A year after the pandemic began, the World Health Organization has changed parameters on coronavirus PCR testing. After a high rate of false positives, false negatives, and faulty data, one has to wonder if anyone knows …