Mpox is still spreading at a low level in the US, with the CDC reporting that the national spread has been constant since last fall. However, the national rate during early 2024 was double that of the same period in 2023 and four-fold higher in New York City. A new analysis of NYC samples from 81 people found that 79% were from two specific strains. In South Africa, an outbreak of mpox has killed one person and infected four more, according to the government. The Health Minister has given an update on plans to contain Mpox.
JUST IN - An outbreak of mpox has killed one person and infected four more in South Africa, the government said https://t.co/C9aZRhZ35e
Health Minister gives update on plans to contain Mpox https://t.co/a1avA0djyu
Public health officials in three provinces have issued warnings this year about a rare bacterial infection that can quickly lead to meningitis and death. https://t.co/o4lowJzyig
Cases of potentially deadly bacterial disease on the rise in Ontario and Manitoba https://t.co/Kx0sQFcZwp
Mpox is still spreading at a low level in the US ▶️CDC: National spread has been constant since last fall; but the national rate during early 2024 was double that period in 2023 and 4-fold higher in NYC. ▶️A new analysis of NYC samples from 81 people found: 79% were from 2… https://t.co/ya7dTLGsTo