May 22, 20224 yr So now, a Monkeypox outbreak is all over the headlines. A new worldwide mass vaccination effort could be in the works. And if I were a betting man, we're being set up for more restrictions on our freedom of movement and civil liberties, not to mention further stress on a global economy that's in a major blue funk.
May 22, 20224 yr More nations report monkeypox; possible case in New York Filed Under: Monkeypox Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News | May 20, 2022 Share Tweet LinkedIn Email Print & PDF monkeypox_leg_and_hand-cdc.jpg CDC Monkeypox on the leg and hand of a young girl. Just weeks after the detection of monkeypox in two separate case clusters in the United Kingdom, at least eight European countries, as well as Canada, the United States, and Australia, now have confirmed cases of the virus. Worldwide, 70 cases of the virus typically seen in West African countries have been detected this month. Almost all cases have occurred in men under age 40. Belgium, France, and Germany joined Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Sweden in reporting initial cases of the disease, which is transmitted through close contact with an infected person. Many of the cases have been described in men who have sex with men who have no travel history to countries where monkeypox is endemic, such as Nigeria. The case in Germany occurred in a 26 year-old Brazilian man who was traveling the country after also visiting Portugal and Spain. Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), told CIDRAP News he expects the outbreak to grow further. "We have to expect there will be many more cases described in the coming days," he said. Suspected case at Bellevue Hospital, NYC Late yesterday evening, New York City health officials announced they were investigating a possible monkeypox case in a patient being treated at Bellevue Hospital and that they were sending samples to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm. So far, the United States has one confirmed case, in Massachusetts. Canada has two confirmed cases, with several more suspected cases under investigation. According to the CDC, the incubation period for monkeypox can last 5 to 21 days, before causing fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. A telltale rash appears on the face and hands and typically resolves within 1 month. In Australia, both Victoria and New South Wales confirmed their first cases today. "It is important to note that significant close contact with an infected person who is displaying symptoms is usually required for transmission. This means that, with good community awareness, transmission is likely to be localised, readily identified and able to be contained," the Australian Department of Health said in a press release. UK confirms 11 more cases The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported an additional 11 confirmed cases, bringing the country's total to 20 since May 6. "We expect this increase to continue in the coming days and for more cases to be identified in the wider community. Alongside this we are receiving reports of further cases being identified in other countries globally," said Susan Hopkins, MD, chief medical advisor of UKHSA. "Clinicians should be alert to any individual presenting with unusual rashes without a clear alternative diagnosis and should contact specialist services for advice.” Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) called a meeting of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Infectious Hazards with Pandemic and Epidemic Potential (STAG-IH) to discuss the case clusters. "Monkeypox has so far been reported from 11 countries that normally don't have the disease. WHO is working with these countries & others to expand surveillance, and provide guidance. There are about 80 confirmed cases, and 50 pending investigations. More likely to be reported," WHO tweeted today. Before the current outbreak, the largest monkeypox outbreaks outside of West and Central Africa occurred in six US states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin, in 2003, when 47 cases were recorded with a link to infected pet prairie dogs. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/05/more-nations-report-monkeypox-possible-case-new-york
May 22, 20224 yr 5 hours ago, PoconoDon said: Many of the cases have been described in men who have sex with men who have no travel history to countries where monkeypox is endemic, such as Nigeria. Those redneck poker Parties are definitely superspreader events!
May 22, 20224 yr 5 minutes ago, DBW said: Those redneck pokehim Parties are definitely superspreader events!
May 22, 20224 yr 38 minutes ago, Eaglesfandan said: .....and some Gen Xers thrown in. Procus is so old he might be in the Silent Generation.
May 22, 20224 yr 6 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: Procus is so old he might be in the Silent Generation. He is whichever generation was the one before humor was invented.
May 22, 20224 yr 2 hours ago, DEagle7 said: Have they considered using industrial grade horse dewormer to prevent it? That only works on the horseypox
May 22, 20224 yr 10 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: That only works on the horseypox Yeah, Procus is looking up monkey deworming paste right now.
May 22, 20224 yr 18 minutes ago, Boogyman said: Yeah, Procus is looking up monkey deworming paste right now. Too logical for ol' Procus. It has to be not only the wrong animal but also the wrong type of infection. Like mainlining platypus antifungal shampoo, or snorting crushed walrus antibiotics.
May 22, 20224 yr Damn remember this movie? If Soros is gonna fabricate another pandemic he could at least be original about it
May 23, 20224 yr FYI: In February 2022, Virologica Sinica published a recent gain of function research project performed by scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in August 2021 while the COVID-19 pandemic was still raging around the world.
May 23, 20224 yr 20 hours ago, Newman! said: So now, a Monkeypox outbreak is all over the headlines. A new worldwide mass vaccination effort could be in the works. And if I were a betting man, we're being set up for more restrictions on our freedom of movement and civil liberties, not to mention further stress on a global economy that's in a major blue funk. Anything scary is always plastered all over the headlines. If it bleeds it leads, or lately, if it causes fear, then smear. I don't think Monkeypox is going to be a global pandemic, as it seems to have limited power to spread. More like and STD. However, I understand you need to wring out your panties every few hours, so by all means, go ahead and be afraid. Be very afraid. Especially if you are a gay man with a rash.
May 23, 20224 yr I'm much more concerned about how this could trigger excessive bureaucratic interference with our lives and further strain on the economy than I am about the disease itself. It's being plastered all over the headlines.
May 23, 20224 yr Just now, Procus said: I'm much more concerned about how this could trigger excessive bureaucratic interference with our lives and further strain on the economy than I am about the disease itself. It's being plastered all over the headlines. There is already a vaccine and more can be made
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