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The WHO has declared a global health emergency over an outbreak of mpox in Africa. (Photo: ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK areas with highest mpox cases in the last outbreak

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox UK: who is eligible for the monkeypox vaccine?

The WHO has declared a global health emergency over a mpox outbreak. (Photo: Pixabay, CDC/Getty Images)

Mpox: signs and symptoms as WHO declares global health emergency

Protestor Simmo Burgess outside Walley's Quarry Landfill Site.

Video: Residents of UK’s smelliest town can’t go in their gardens

The Who at Edinburgh Castle: Full information including when doors open, setlist and support acts

The Who at Edinburgh Castle: Everything you need to know

Dr Who, played by the great Tom Baker, with some not-so-scary Daleks (Picture: Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Susan Morrison: Tom Baker was greatest Dr Who, the Cybermen his scariest foes

Claire Howell, music memorabilia consultant at Hansons Auctioneers, with the Sex Pistols poster.

Sex Pistols flyer from 1976 could fetch thousands at auction

Are you eligible for Pension Credit? What it is and how to sign up

Avian flu have been spotted in mammals such as minks.

WHO warns bird flu could become next global pandemic

Four restaurants in Edinburgh have been named amongst the very best in the UK in a prestigious top 100 list.

The best Edinburgh restaurants chosen by SquareMeal

The new variant is set to be more transmissible than Omicron (Adobe)

New Covid variant nicknamed ‘The Kraken’ is ‘more transmissible’

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ following racism concerns.

WHO confirms Monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ after racism concerns

Durdle Door in Dorset came in at 17.

Durdle Door owner furious with “dishonest” BBC after Doctor Who finale

England captain Harry Kane will read a bedtime story on CBeebies for World Mental Health Day.

Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for World Mental Health Day

The World Health Organisation’s top monkeypox expert said she does not expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there are still many unknowns about the disease.

WHO: Monkeypox will not turn into pandemic, but many unknowns

Undated handout file image issued by the UK Health Security Agency of the stages of Monkeypox. Monkeypox could have a "massive impact" on access to sexual health services, a top doctor has warned. Issue date: Saturday May 21, 2022.

Monkeypox outbreak ‘may have been sparked by sex at raves’ - WHO adviser

A leading adviser to the World Health Organisation has described the unprecedented outbreak of monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by sexual behaviour at two recent raves.

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Ncuti Gatwa is to take over the role of Dr Who from Jodie Whittaker (Picture: Getty Images/Getty Images for EFA)

New Dr Who is helping to create a renaissance in Scotland's film and TV industry

Vaccines are the best defence against severe disease and death, says the WHO (Photo: Getty Images)

Worst of Omicron wave ‘done with’ says WHO - but pandemic far from over

Professor Jason Leitch was asked about suggestions that free lateral flow tests may come to an end due to the cost.

Professor Jason Leitch says easing of restrictions must be gradual

Experts share the date you need to get the flu jab to be protected for Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Revealed: the exact date you need to get your flu jab by to be protected at Chri...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new coronavirus variant to be a "variant of concern".

New coronavirus variant is ‘of concern’, says WHO

Boris Johnson smiles during a televised press conference at 10 Downing Street

Readers' letters: Johnson’s Covid plan is irresponsible

The World Health Organisation says it is “not aware” of any new Nepal Variant of Covid-19.

Does the Nepal Variant exist? This is what we know

Covid variants will be renamed using Greek letters - here's why

Global health leaders have announced new names for Covid-19 variants using letters of the Greek alphabet. Photo: Shutterstock

Covid-19 variants renamed with Greek letters

Dangerous levels of pollution were discovered outside around 8 million UK households (Photo: Shutterstock)

25% of UK homes sit in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution - here's how...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is reviewing the safety of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine after some countries have halted its use due to concerns over blood clots (Photo: Getty Images)

WHO is reviewing the health risks of Oxford Covid vaccine - the UK maintains it'... Helen Johnson

Facebook will label all posts about Covid vaccines with WHO facts to avoid misinformation (Photo: Shutterstock)

Facebook will label all posts about Covid vaccines with WHO facts to avoid misin...

The WHO has given approval for the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use (Photo: Shutterstock)

WHO gives approval for Johnson & Johnson single dose Covid vaccine - what it mea...

WHO has said that the likes of vaccine passports should not be implemented for international travellers (Photo: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP via Getty Images)

WHO says that vaccine passports should not be permitted for foreign travel - the...

WHO scientists recommend the jab be given to people aged 18 and over (Photo: Getty Images)

Oxford Covid jab can be used in all adults says WHO - and against new variants

GPs are calling for more symptoms to be added to the NHS Covid-19 list (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

GPs are calling for these symptoms to be added to the official Covid-19 list

New Covid variants don’t have different symptoms - what to watch out for (Photo: Shutterstock)

No brand new symptoms for Covid variants - what to watch out for

Moderna’s Covid vaccine has been approved in Europe - but when will the UK get i...

A team investigating the origins of Covid-19 in Wuhan have been denied entry to ...

Scotland has recorded a fall in case numbers

Coronavirus in Scotland: New statistics show Christmas Day cases fall

Edinburgh's Christmas, Princes street gardens, German Market

WHO warns against gathering at Christmas this year as 'it's not worth the risk'

A third Covid wave could hit Europe if governments aren’t careful - read the lat...

Antiviral drug remdesivir does not help Covid patients - according to the WHO

Scotland has adopted the WHO strategy to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030.

Scotland plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030

Jason Leitch said a vaccine would offer "population protection" by summer 2021.

Scotland may get 'population protection' with Covid-19 vaccine next summer

The 'Test and Protect' system was launched in May

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Coding error' led to wrong Covid test data

A poll found Edinburgh South had one of the highest rates of support for Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the UK (Photos: Getty)

Rejection of independence, Brexit and now Trump makes me proud – Ian Murray MP

Some European countries are reinstating a national lockdown - could the UK follo...

The effectiveness of face masks lessens when they get wet, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other health experts have warned (Photo: Shutterstock)

Face masks become less effective in the rain - here’s what experts are saying

Study shows those who have Covid-19 should be swab tested 4 weeks later. Neil Hanna Photography www.neilhannaphotography.co.uk 07702 246823

People who have had virus should be tested again four weeks later

WHO guidance states children aged between six and 12 should wear face masks (Photo: Shutterstock)

The WHO has issued new face mask guidelines for children

The WHO said that the pandemic is unfolding in “one big wave”

Is Europe seeing a second wave? What WHO says about Covid-19 cases in Spain

Are you thinking about making your own face masks? (Photo: Shutterstock)

How can I make my own face mask?

These are the countries worst affected by coronavirus - as WHO states Covid-19 i...

Does chlorine kill the coronavirus? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Everything you need to know about chlorine and coronavirus - and whether it’s sa...

Scientists have suggested that airborne transmission cannot be ruled out

Scientists are now suggesting coronavirus can be spread by particles in the air

Alison Johnstone is a Green MSP for Lothian region

We need to ramp up testing before lockdown can ease

Nicola Sturgeon has coped as well as could be expected during the coronavirus crisis (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Who could do better than Nicola Sturgeon on Covid? – Helen Martin

This is what you need to know about stores reopening in Scotland (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when shops in Scotland could begin to reopen