Day: August 21, 2024

A Russian consumer protection official has claimed that mpox (monkeypox) won’t be a problem for the country due to its “traditional values” – specifically, its hostility towards LGBTQ+ individuals. Anna Popova, head of the consumer watchdog agency Rospotrebnadzor, expressed confidence that Russia’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues would prevent the spread of mpox in the country. […]