
Latest update
UKHSA is aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal which have no connection to countries with known clade Ib mpox transmission.
The UK has a routine mpox vaccination programme in place for eligible groups, including those who:
have multiple sexual partners
have group sex
visit sex-on-premises venues
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-detects-first-case-of-clade-ib-mpox
Urgent warning over rise in deadlier mpox cases in Europe and US as UK officials fear virus may be spreading undetected
h/t A Deplorable Neanderthal