First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new type of mpox outside the African continent. Source
Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus. Source
WHO declares mpox global health emergency Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus. Source