Monkeypox to get a new name, says WHO
There is an urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising name, scientists agree.
www.bbc.co.uk
Might need to rename the thread!
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Might need to rename the thread!
The numbers are still very low, so I think that's why hardly anyone's bothered. Which pretty much proves the earlier comments that it's mostly spread by very close skin to skin contact. It's not like Covid where numbers went up rapidly from mid March 2020.
I don't think renaming it will make people scared - only rapidly increasing infection rates will do that.
I don't think renaming it will make people scared - only rapidly increasing infection rates will do that.
Disclaimer: I don’t agree with everything someone else says in the post when i share something.
If you mean me, I wasn't suggesting you agreed.
That's why I didn't quote anyone - mine was just a general comment. It was more directed at Mr Melville's view (not that he reads here, or does he??
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I thought the WHO has reconvened the emergency committee to see if they're going to upgrade it to epidemic
I’ve read that they are going to rename it because some think the name is stigmatizing/discriminatory rather than to induce fear in the population.
amp.theguardian.com
WHO to rename monkeypox virus to avoid discrimination | Mpox | The Guardian
Urgent move to change name comes after scientists call it ‘inaccurate’ and ‘stigmatising’ as virus spreads
I see Pride events won't be banned, but it hasn't stopped some trying!
Excerpt from the article above:
“Sadly, but entirely predictably, some of those who oppose Pride and who oppose equality and human rights have already been attempting to use monkeypox as a justification for calls for Pride to be banned.
“We are pleased the WHO guidance is clear that Pride and major events should not be affected and are, in fact, opportunities to share important public health messaging,” he added.
Excerpt from the article above:
“Sadly, but entirely predictably, some of those who oppose Pride and who oppose equality and human rights have already been attempting to use monkeypox as a justification for calls for Pride to be banned.
“We are pleased the WHO guidance is clear that Pride and major events should not be affected and are, in fact, opportunities to share important public health messaging,” he added.
They seem to be constantly changing their mind
Seems to be an entirely different virus if it doesn’t look , spread or share the same symptoms
https://news.sky.com/story/uk-records-50-new-monkeypox-cases-taking-total-to-574-12635630UK records 50 new monkeypox cases - taking total to 574
https://news.sky.com/story/moneypox...k-of-exposure-to-be-offered-vaccines-12637989Monkeypox: Gay and bisexual men at higher risk of exposure to be offered vaccines
Just seen on Twitter that the WHO classified Monkeypox as a global health emergency...
WHO declares highest alert over monkeypox https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-62279436
Advice just in from the professionals
Don’t they ever get bored of trying to scare ppl into taking vaccines?