New York health department confirms first case of new mpox strain

Reuters
Feb 12, 2025

New York health department confirms first case of new mpox strain


 The New York State Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed its first case of the new mpox strain, adding to the global concerns over the spread of the little-known variant.
 
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were three confirmed cases in the country — in California, Georgia and New Hampshire — caused by the clade Ib strain. The agency said the three cases were not linked.