What does the mpox emergency mean for GPs? Experts are urging Australian GPs to be on the lookout for symptoms among their patients, after the outbreak was declared a global emergency.
Half of monkeypox transmission could be pre-symptomatic: Study Monkeypox transmission may be taking place up to four days before symptom onset, potentially impacting disease mitigation efforts.
Vigilance urged as monkeypox continues to spread While local numbers remain much lower than in many other countries, authorities advise caution as they work to prevent wider transmission.
‘Breakthrough moment’: Monkeypox vaccine secured The Federal Government has procured 450,000 doses of the MPX vaccine, with the first shipments due to arrive shortly.
Monkeypox now a disease of ‘national significance’ The declaration was made by Australia’s CMO, while ATAGI has also released updated guidance on vaccination.
Monkeypox declared global health emergency as WHO pushes containment GPs’ role ‘key’ as Australian health authorities reinforce efforts to keep a lid on the country’s case numbers.
In Practice: Telehealth exemption clarity Exemptions to the existing relationship requirement apply to all designated natural disaster areas, the Department of Health has confirmed.
Three things we need to know about monkeypox While monkeypox is not yet a global emergency, more information is needed on how it’s mutating and spreading, writes Professor Raina MacIntyre.
Monkeypox exposure in third Australian state Identification of the latest case comes as the WHO investigates reports that the virus is present in the semen of infected patients.
Third Australian monkeypox case identified The newly identified case comes days after the WHO said ‘widespread’ human-to-human transmission is already occurring.