What is mpox & is the UK prepared?

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an update on early contingency planning for mpox after the World Health Organisation discovered a surge in cases of the contagious viral disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least 450 people died in the initial outbreak. Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane has details on the UK latest. Brain-computer AI voice system helps MND patient speak again.

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• Stranded ISS astronauts still awaiting Nasa rescue decision
• Drone deliveries: Amazon approved for UK test flights
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