The UK reports three cases of the Clade 1b mpox strain, with a low public risk, amid monitoring.

The UK has confirmed two additional cases of the Clade 1b mpox strain, bringing the total to three. All patients are receiving care in London, and the initial case involved an individual who returned from Africa. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports the risk to the public remains low, while monitoring contacts of the cases. Mpox spreads through direct contact with skin lesions or bodily fluids. The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency over the strain's rapid spread.

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