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New mpox variant detected in Germany

A person infected with the new mpox variant was identified in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute has confirmed. The vast majority of infections are still occurring outside of Europe.

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EU health agency urges member states to prepare for more mpox cases

Although the risk for the general population in the EU and EEA is currently considered low, the European Union health agency urged its member states to get ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox.

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WHO warns more mpox expected in Europe over the coming days or weeks

Further imported cases of the new, more dangerous mpox strain in Europe are likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection outside Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.

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Monkeypox in Germany: Two teens 'among new infections'

Two teenage boys between the ages of 15-17 have reportedly been infected by monkeypox, as the number of cases in Germany continues to grow.

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WHO warns 'high' risk of monkeypox in Europe as it declares health emergency

The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound.