Thailand reports first case of #mpox clade 1. This is the first infection in Asia and the second outside of Africa. Just last week World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international health emergency (PHEIC) for the virus spreading across Africa. Read more here: bbc.com/news/articles/…

Today, World Health Organization (WHO) launches a $135 million Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to contain transmission of #mpox over the next 6 months. With focus on strategic vaccination efforts, comprehensive surveillance and strategic global leadership. Read more here: who.int/news/item/26-0…

ICYMI 📺 We had a great webinar this month! Leading the discussion was Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH along with our panelists Dr. Nahid Bhadelia and Rick Bright to discuss H5N1: Protecting High Risk Communities. Check it out here ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=j9unq_…

Targeted Aerial Application of Mosquito Larvicide Over Great Swamp in South Kingstown and Chapman Swamp in Westerly. dem.ri.gov/press-releases…

New England has seen a concerning uptick in mosquito-born EEE. The Boston Globe reports the Rhode Island Department of Health will be running flyovers to drop larvicide to help deter eastern equine encephalitis in the state's mosquito population. Read more here: bostonglobe.com/2024/08/27/met…

From The Guardian with Eric Berger “There is a ton of Covid out there,” says Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH in response to the summer #COVID. “If you’re experiencing any kind of symptoms, test yourself because you might benefit from getting medicine.” Read more here: theguardian.com/us-news/articl…

A New Hampshire man has tested positive for #EEE, West Nile Virus and St. Louis Encephalitis, three mosquito-borne illnesses. Doctors aren't sure which of the three has triggered his illness. More via @CBSNEWS here: cbsnews.com/boston/news/ne…

The The Guardian reports #H5N1's reach to the southernmost tip of the planet, leaving Oceania the one continent without the virus. With time, the virus could become dangerous to humans, and is a concern for health officials across the globe. Read more here: theguardian.com/environment/ar…

.Public Good News asked experts about #COVID vaccines. Jennifer Nuzzo, DrPH shared that with current high levels of infection and increased exposure risks for children in schools, getting an updated vaccine makes sense for those not recently infected. More here: publicgoodnews.com/2024/09/04/upd…