UK Faces Rising Cases of New Mpox Strain
Two new cases of the Clade 1b mpox strain have been identified in London, linked to household contacts of a previously reported case. This variant, first detected in central Africa, is more easily transmissible between people. The UK Health Security Agency is monitoring the situation, emphasizing that the overall risk to the public remains low. The agency is working to identify and contact all potential contacts of the infected individuals to prevent further spread. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, spreads through close physical contact and has been declared a global health emergency by the WHO.