Sweden confirms first case of new mpox variant | BBC News

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Sweden confirms first case of new mpox variant | BBC News

Sweden’s public health agency has recorded what it says is the first case of a more dangerous type of mpox outside the African continent.

The person became infected during a stay in an area of Africa where there is currently a major mpox outbreak.

It comes after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public heath emergency of international concern.

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Date: August 16, 2024