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NIH Virologists Face Conspiracy Charge Over Alleged Monkeypox Shipment
science1 month ago

NIH Virologists Face Conspiracy Charge Over Alleged Monkeypox Shipment

Two NIH scientists, Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe, are charged with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox (mpox) into the United States after returning from Congo with undeclared tubes that later tested positive for mpox DNA; prosecutors say Munster misled border officers by claiming the case contained diagnostics gear, while experts note the inactivated samples could be diagnostic controls, and the case highlights biosafety and border-enforcement tensions in outbreak research.

via Gizmodo|
#cbp#conspiracy#monkeypox
politics1 month ago

NIH Lab Researchers Charged Over Alleged Mpox Smuggling

Two NIH scientists at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana, Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe, were charged with conspiring to smuggle deactivated mpox from the Republic of Congo into the U.S. and making false statements after authorities found 113 vials (some mpox, chickenpox, and human DNA) during a Detroit-bound shipment; the virus was reportedly deactivated. The case underscores biosafety questions at the lab, with potential penalties up to five years if convicted, and NIH stating it activated enhanced safety protocols and is cooperating with investigators.

via Politico|
#biosafety#department-of-justice#monkeypox
NIH Scientists Charged Over Monkeypox Vial Smuggling Case at Detroit Airport
crime1 month ago

NIH Scientists Charged Over Monkeypox Vial Smuggling Case at Detroit Airport

Two NIH researchers, Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe, were charged with conspiracy to smuggle monkeypox into the United States and making false statements after arriving at Detroit from Congo with 113 vials. Federal investigators found that 17 of 20 tested vials contained deactivated monkeypox virus, one contained the chickenpox virus, and two contained human DNA, contradicting the pair’s claim that the box held diagnostics. The case, being pursued by the FBI, CBP and HHS-OIG, carries a potential maximum sentence of five years if convicted.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#biosafety-level-4#crime#detroit
Monkeypox Virus Detected in Pierce County Wastewater
health9 months ago

Monkeypox Virus Detected in Pierce County Wastewater

The Washington State Department of Health and the University of Washington detected the clade I mpox (monkeypox) virus in Pierce County wastewater, prompting increased testing and vigilance, though no local cases have been reported. The virus spreads through close contact, and public health officials emphasize monitoring symptoms and vaccination for high-risk groups, with the risk considered low at present.

via KOMO|
#health#monkeypox#mpox
Feds Reintroduce 'Monkeypox' Name After Dropping It in 2022
health9 months ago

Feds Reintroduce 'Monkeypox' Name After Dropping It in 2022

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has inexplicably reverted to using the outdated name 'monkeypox' for the disease, despite global health organizations like WHO and scientific consensus advocating for the use of 'mpox' to avoid stigmatization and reflect current understanding of the virus's hosts. The reason for this reversal remains unclear, but it appears to be a politically motivated or unproductive move.

via Gizmodo|
#health#hhs#monkeypox
Deadlier Mpox Strain Detected in California: First U.S. Case Confirmed
health1 year ago

Deadlier Mpox Strain Detected in California: First U.S. Case Confirmed

A patient in California has become the first in the US to be infected with the more deadly Clade I strain of monkeypox, which has a fatality rate of up to 10%. The patient, who recently returned from East Africa, is recovering at home in isolation. The CDC states the public risk is low as the disease spreads through direct contact. The Clade I strain is more severe than the Clade II strain, which has been circulating in the US since 2022. Efforts to control the outbreak include vaccination campaigns, particularly targeting high-risk groups.

via Daily Mail|
#cdc#clade-i-strain#health
First Severe Mpox Strain Detected in U.S. Traveler
health1 year ago

First Severe Mpox Strain Detected in U.S. Traveler

The first U.S. case of a more severe strain of monkeypox, known as clade 1, has been confirmed in California. The patient, who recently traveled to Eastern Africa, is isolated at home with mild symptoms. Health officials, in collaboration with the CDC, are conducting contact tracing, though the public risk is considered very low. This strain, which emerged in the eastern Congo, spreads through close contact and has been reported in several countries. No deaths have been reported from this strain, and typical symptoms include fever, rash, and lesions.

via New York Post |
#africa#california#cdc
"Health Officials on Alert as Pandemic-Potential Monkeypox Strain Discovered in Congo"
health-disease-outbreak2 years ago

"Health Officials on Alert as Pandemic-Potential Monkeypox Strain Discovered in Congo"

Scientists have discovered a new strain of monkeypox, officially known as mpox, with "pandemic potential" in a mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mutated version, named "clade 1b", is thought to be better at spreading and has raised concerns about the potential for national and international spread. Health ministers have called for swift action to avert another global outbreak, as the virus has a history of causing mild illness but can lead to serious cases and has already resulted in deaths.

via The Mirror|
#democratic-republic-of-congo#global-epidemic#health-disease-outbreak
"Emerging Threat: Mutant Strain of Monkeypox Raises Pandemic Concerns in Congo"
health-pandemic2 years ago

"Emerging Threat: Mutant Strain of Monkeypox Raises Pandemic Concerns in Congo"

A mutant strain of monkeypox with "pandemic potential" has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in the town of Kamituga. This new strain, named "clade 1b," is more infectious and better at evading tests than its predecessor, and has already resulted in 108 cases and two deaths. Researchers are calling for urgent measures to contain the virus and prevent a global outbreak, as the highly mobile population of Kamituga, including miners and sex workers, could facilitate its spread. The virus is believed to have emerged in animals and then jumped to humans, particularly affecting sex workers. The international community is urged to roll out vaccines, drugs, and heightened surveillance and contact tracing measures to address the situation.

via Daily Mail|
#congo#global-outbreak#health-pandemic