Preparation for Severe Version of MPOX in the U.S.

The U.S. is preparing for a more severe version of mpox, known as clade 1, which has caused over 600 deaths in Africa. The government is expanding surveillance efforts, making testing more widely available, and ensuring vaccines are accessible for high-risk individuals.

New Strain of MPOX Detected in European Traveler in Thailand

A European man, 66, arrived from an unnamed African country and is suspected to have the Clade 1 variant of a more dangerous strain of mpox. Authorities in Thailand are monitoring individuals who may have been in contact with the patient.