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August 23, 2024

Deadlier Strain of Mpox Detected in Thailand
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In more public health news, Thai officials say they've confirmed the
presence of the new, deadlier strain of mpox in a European patient who
recently traveled to Thailand. Thai authorities are now requiring
travelers from 42 different countries to undergo testing on arrival.
Sweden also confirmed it identified a case of the more contagious and
deadlier variant, known as clade 1. Meanwhile, Congolese authorities
recently reported over 1,000 new mpox cases in a week as they appeal to
the international community for the urgent delivery of vaccines. The
World Health Organization earlier this month declared mpox a global
public health emergency.


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