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UK Reports First Case of New Mpox Variant Clade 1b

A new variant of mpox has been confirmed in the UK, raising health concerns amid an ongoing outbreak in Africa.

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Updated: Oct 30th, 2024, 4:43 PM ET

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The UK has confirmed its first case of the Clade 1b mpox variant, linked to travel in Africa. The patient is under treatment and close contacts are being traced. Although the variant spreads more easily, the risk to the UK population remains low according to health officials. This new variant appears to be more severe than the previous strain, with cases reported across several countries in Africa and beyond. The UKHSA is working swiftly to mitigate potential spread and vaccinate at-risk individuals as necessary.

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