mpox

2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

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DETROIT — Two scientists at a U.S. government laboratory have been charged with smuggling vials containing inactivated smallpox virus into the country from Africa and lying about it during interviews with investigators at a Michigan airport, authorities said Tuesday. A criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Detroit against Vincent Munster, head of the … Read more

First known case of severe mpox virus strain detected in NYC

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The first known case of a severe strain of smallpox virus has been discovered in New York City, and health officials are recommending vaccination for people at risk. The city Health Department announced Friday that the “mpox clade I” case is travel-related, as the person who tested positive for the disease had recently traveled abroad. … Read more