We just keep banging this drum: without USAID to help track, trace and arrest this latest hybrid… the whole world will soon be at risk, as it spreads. And it will… spread.
That is what viral vectors… do. Here’s the latest from a paper in Southeat Asia / Singapore [but it was Bloomberg ($$ subs. req.) that first identified these cases as stemming from the “hybrid” variant.]
…Singapore has confirmed its first locally transmitted cases of mpox, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The two cases — both men aged 30 and 34 — are also the country’s first reported infections of the more serious clade 1b variant, but also showed positive test results, bearing some RNA from the older Clade 2 strain, as well….
Both are believed to have been infected through sexual contact and are in stable condition.
“As mpox is predominantly transmitted through intimate or prolonged physical contact, including sexual contact, the risk to the general public is currently low,” CDA said in a media release….
The first man developed symptoms on Mar 26 and sought medical care on Mar 31. His infection was confirmed on Apr 1. He has been placed on home isolation until Apr 21.
“Investigations and contact tracing are ongoing for both cases,” said CDA.
“Their close contacts have been advised to monitor their health and seek medical care if they are unwell. High-risk contacts will be recommended mpox vaccination as post-exposure prophylaxis….”
Now you know — and here’s to hoping that the four members of the Artemis II crew enjoy a sweet (event free) ride — to the moon and back — over the next nine or so days… smile.
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