monkeypox strain

New monkeypox strain set for ‘cross-border infection’

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New monkeypox strain set for ‘cross-border infection’

Officials have issued an urgent warning that a dangerous new strain of monkeypox “shows no sign of slowing” and could soon spread to new countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo has become a hotspot for the strain, known as clade 1b, with at least 25 reported cases popping up in one of its major cities. … Read more

New ‘most dangerous’ disease strain an international threat

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New ‘most dangerous’ disease strain an international threat

Scientists have warned of a dangerous new strain of monkeypox that could spread internationally if it not properly contained.  Researchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are currently tracking the strain and have warned international spread could come with more severe symptoms and a higher mortality rate. The strain is called Clade 1b and was … Read more