How worried should we be about Monkey Pox?

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4 years ago

July 16, 2022

Omer Kablan

Monkey Pox, a rare disease, is currently being investigated in a number of European countries, the UK, the US, Canada and Australia but just how dangerous is it?

Over the past few weeks, there have been more than 1700 cases in the UK.

But experts say infections are mild and the disease does not pose a high risk to the public.

Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus a member of the same family of diseases as smallpox.

It has generally occurred in remote areas of central and west African countries that are in close proximity to tropical rainforests.

And it’s known to have two strains.

The unusual number of people testing positive for the virus around the world, who’ve not travelled to countries it’s generally seen in, means the virus is spreading.

Here’s how you catch monkeypox

Most cases of the virus are mild and clear up on their own within weeks.

but there have been reports of more severe cases resulting in deaths in West Africa.

There are also vaccines for the virus.

We are all coming out of a pandemic, and don’t wish to go into more lockdowns.

And with monkey-pox, we should listen to the experts, as investigations about the disease are continuing.

LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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4 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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6 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears