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Monkeypox: Will it stop travel and other questions answered

Europe has recorded over 1,000 monkeypox cases so far. Here’s how it might impact your summer holiday plans.

Europe News

Europe at 'epicentre' of monkeypox outbreak, WHO says

The World Health Organization has urged countries to share vaccines as monkeypox continues to spread.

Health news

Justin Bieber: Is Ramsay Hunt syndrome linked to COVID vaccines?

The Canadian pop singer said this rare condition had paralysed half his face. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Nature

A wing-eating virus is killing bees around the world, scientists say

A second, more deadly variant of the deformed wing virus will soon be the dominant one, according to new analysis.

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One of South America's largest cemeteries fumigated for dengue fever

Health brigades spray one of South America's largest cemeteries in Lima to eradicate the dengue-transmitting mosquito and collect larvae in an attempt to control a new outbreak of the endemic disease in Peru, which has killed about 30 people this year.

Health news

Which countries are using monkeypox vaccines?

The number of monkeypox cases in Western countries is growing. Here’s a list of which nations are buying vaccines.

Green News

Monkeypox: What are the dangers of zoonotic diseases?

What is a zoonotic disease? Let’s find out where monkeypox comes from and how to prevent further animal-to-human transmissions.

Travel News

Are there any travel restrictions due to the monkeypox virus?

An unusual outbreak of monkeypox is causing concern in some European countries.

Health news

This monkeypox antiviral drug may soon be in high demand

Shares in companies that make antiviral drugs to fight smallpox and related viruses have soared as monkeypox cases multiply in Europe and North America.

Health news

WHO confirms efficacy of 'game changer' single dose HPV vaccine

The findings could help to speed up the rollout of HPV vaccines in poorer countries where coverage is limited.

Health news

Zika virus can easily mutate and cause new outbreak, scientists warn

The virus, for which there is currently no vaccine, can cause severe birth defects and neurological issues.

Green News

Why is the UK permitting the use of bee-killing pesticides?

From everyday staples such as broccoli and apples through to seasonal treats like strawberries - a third of total food production is dependent on insect pollination.

Health news

UK patient dies as more cases of Lassa fever reported. But what is it?

Cases of the rat-borne virus detected in the UK have been linked to travel to west Africa and are being closely monitored.

Guinea

Guinea reports West Africa's first known Marburg virus death

"The potential for the Marburg virus to spread far and wide means we need to stop it in its tracks,” said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO's regional director for Africa.

Spain

McAfee software founder arrested by Spanish police over tax evasion

Antivirus software founder John McAfee, wanted by the United States for tax evasion, has been arrested by Spanish police.

USA

COVID-19: US agency says virus also spreads via airborne transmission

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that COVID-19 can spread from airborne particles that can linger in the air for hours.

Next Series

Researchers tap into Iceland's hot springs to hunt down viruses

In partnership with The European Commission

In this week's episode of Futuris, Euronews' Julian Lopez travels to Iceland to meet the scientists hunting down viruses that can be used to help improve our health.

World News

How science is made

If science was supposed to help us separate fact from fiction, why is scientific advice from experts constantly shifting when the world needs certainty the most?

Europe News

Irish government under fire over COVID-19 deaths in care homes

Community care facilities including nursing homes now account for nearly two thirds of Ireland's COVID-19 deaths, recent figures show.

China

Explainer: What is coronavirus and how is it transmitted?

All you need to know about the pandemic.