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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
Two government scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into the U.S.
health1 month ago

Two government scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into the U.S.

Two virologists at a U.S. government lab were charged in Detroit with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox from Africa into the United States and lying to investigators after being stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport; the samples were not declared and proper authorization was lacking, with NIH cooperating in the ongoing case and the defendants slated to appear in Missoula, Montana.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#biosafety#deactivated-virus#federal-charges
U.S. lab scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into the country
science1 month ago

U.S. lab scientists charged with smuggling deactivated mpox into the country

Two scientists at Rocky Mountain Laboratories, Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe, were charged in a Detroit federal court with smuggling vials of deactivated mpox into the United States from Africa and lying to investigators after being stopped at Detroit Metropolitan Airport; tests showed they carried deactivated mpox without declaration or proper permission, despite Munster’s claim that the documents were on his laptop. They are due to appear in federal court in Missoula, Montana.

via statnews.com|
#fbi#kwe#mpox
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
Wisconsin reports five mpox cases, with cluster in the southeast
health1 month ago

Wisconsin reports five mpox cases, with cluster in the southeast

Wisconsin's Department of Health Services confirmed five mpox cases in the state this year, including a cluster in southeastern Wisconsin and additional cases in northern Wisconsin. Nationwide mpox infections have risen recently. Mpox spreads mainly through close contact, and the risk to the general public remains low. DHS urges higher-risk individuals to consult a healthcare provider about vaccination and for anyone exposed to mpox to seek medical advice, while those who become ill should avoid close contact until evaluated.

via WKOW|
#health#mpox#outbreak
Washoe County records two mpox cases; vaccination urged
local-news2 months ago

Washoe County records two mpox cases; vaccination urged

Northern Nevada Public Health confirms two mpox (monkeypox) cases in Washoe County, the first in the area since October 2022, with the overall risk to the public remaining low. Vaccines are available for eligible residents, and NNPH’s Family Planning Sexual Health Program has limited mpox vaccine doses (call 775-328-2470 to schedule). The vaccine is given in two doses four weeks apart, and vaccination is especially encouraged for higher-risk groups such as men who have sex with men, individuals with multiple or anonymous partners, occupational exposure, or known exposure. Residents should monitor for symptoms (rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue), avoid close contact if symptomatic, and consult a healthcare provider if exposure or symptoms occur.

via KTVN|
#infectious-diseases#local-news#mpox
San Francisco records first clade I mpox case, vaccination drive urged
health2 months ago

San Francisco records first clade I mpox case, vaccination drive urged

San Francisco confirmed a case of mpox caused by the clade I strain—the more dangerous form—prompting health officials to urge vaccination for those at risk; the unvaccinated patient was hospitalized after exposure, and California has recorded multiple clade I cases amid ongoing clade II activity, reinforcing that vaccination is the best protection as summer travel and events approach.

via Sacramento Bee|
#clade-i#health#mpox
San Francisco mpox Case Prompts Expanded Vaccination Push for High-Risk Individuals
health2 months ago

San Francisco mpox Case Prompts Expanded Vaccination Push for High-Risk Individuals

California health officials urge high‑risk residents to get the mpox vaccine after San Francisco detects a possibly more severe Clade I mpox case with no travel history, prompting emphasis on a two‑dose vaccination to reduce infection and severe illness as cases rise. The unvaccinated patient was hospitalized, and officials highlight vaccination for those at higher risk, in high‑contact settings, or traveling to areas with Clade I activity.

via Los Angeles Times|
#clade-i#health#mpox
Mpox Clade Ib Triggers Travel Warnings Across Austria and Sweden
health3 months ago

Mpox Clade Ib Triggers Travel Warnings Across Austria and Sweden

Health authorities report 13 mpox cases of the transmissible clade Ib in Austria (6) and Sweden (7) as of March 12, 2026, prompting travel precautions. The virus spreads through direct contact with lesions, with a 5–21 day incubation, allowing infection during travel. Guidance includes vaccination where available, thorough hand hygiene, avoiding contact with sick animals in certain regions, and for sexually active travelers to monitor symptoms, discuss with partners, and avoid new sexual contact if symptoms appear until cleared.

via Indian Defence Review|
#austria#clade-ib#health