The WHO has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, but experts emphasize it is not as alarming as COVID-19, with effective smallpox vaccines available. Measures such as quarantine centers at airports are being implemented in Lahore to prevent monkeypox spread. Meanwhile, U.S. regulators have approved updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting recent virus strains, with vaccinations available soon. Despite vaccines, COVID-19 cases are rising in Alabama, prompting a call for preventive measures like mask-wearing. The Heritage Foundation claims the COVID-19 pandemic was preventable, attributing its spread to China's lack of transparency and systemic coverup.