Neighboring Singapore reported its first case of monkeypox last month and had confirmed 15 since August 5. Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Thailand have also confirmed cases. Also read: Monkeypox cases rise 20% last week to 35,000 in 92 countries: WHO The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, with more than 40,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox, including some deaths, in more than 80 countries where the virus is not endemic. Subscribe to our best newsletters Subscribe to the newsletter successfully Thank you for subscribing to the Daily News Capsule newsletter. Closing story
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Brian Stelter leaves CNN as network cancels ‘Reliable Sources’ show. Newly appointed CEO Chris Licht’s recent overhaul of CNN aimed at making the channel less confrontational resulted in the cancellation of its 30-year-old show, “Reliable Sources,” with host Brian Stelter leaving the network. Chris Licht has also made it known internally that he is not interested in the conflict between CNN and Fox News at the network. Stelter wrote a book called “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth” in August 2020. In Europe, drought exposes ancient stones, WWII ships as water levels fall Weeks of drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes drop to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures – and some unwelcome dangers. Memories of past droughts have also been rekindled in Germany by the reappearance of so-called “hunger stones” along the Rhine River. Many such stones have become visible on the banks of Germany’s largest river in recent weeks. Twelve civilians killed in Somalia hotel bombed by al-Qaeda-linked group At least eight civilians were confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said on Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen trapped inside. Fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group stormed the popular Hayat Hotel on Friday night after a hail of gunfire and bomb blasts. Fish, crabs being tested for Covid PCR? Watch viral videos As Covid-19 infections increase in China, the country has come up with unique ways to deal with the situation. Recently, a video went viral on social media where Chinese authorities are seen expanding the scope of PCR testing beyond human beings. The measures come against fears that the illegal animal trade could contribute to the worsening of the virus epidemic situation in the country. Monkeypox virus can stay on computer mouse, coffee maker for days: CDC study A new study of monkeypox by the US CDC now suggests that the virus can persist on many common household items for several days despite regular disinfection. For this study, a house shared by two monkeypox patients was used. The researchers found the virus in 70 percent of high-contact areas 20 days after their symptoms began. These included sofas, blankets, a coffee maker, a computer mouse and a light switch.
Newly appointed CEO Chris Licht’s recent overhaul of CNN aimed at making the channel less confrontational resulted in the cancellation of its 30-year-old show, “Reliable Sources,” with host Brian Stelter leaving the network. Chris Licht has also made it known internally that he is not interested in the conflict between CNN and Fox News at the network. Stelter wrote a book called “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth” in August 2020. Weeks of drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes drop to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures – and some unwelcome dangers. Memories of past droughts have also been rekindled in Germany by the reappearance of so-called “hunger stones” along the Rhine River. Many such stones have become visible on the banks of Germany’s largest river in recent weeks. At least eight civilians were confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said on Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen trapped inside. Fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group stormed the popular Hayat Hotel on Friday night after a hail of gunfire and bomb blasts. As Covid-19 infections increase in China, the country has come up with unique ways to deal with the situation. Recently, a video went viral on social media where Chinese authorities are seen expanding the scope of PCR testing beyond human beings. The measures come against fears that the illegal animal trade could contribute to the worsening of the virus epidemic situation in the country. A new study of monkeypox by the US CDC now suggests that the virus can persist on many common household items for several days despite regular disinfection. For this study, a house shared by two monkeypox patients was used. The researchers found the virus in 70 percent of high-contact areas 20 days after their symptoms began. These included sofas, blankets, a coffee maker, a computer mouse and a light switch.
