Conn. Now Sees Its First Clade 1b Mpox Case — As The Three Year Outbreak Rumbles… Onward.

This is not surprising, but it would suggest that eventually, almost every state will see at least a handful of the more serious Clade 1b mpox cases.

Here is the latest, on the now nearly three year outbreak in the US:

…The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Wednesday that it has identified the state’s first case of clade I mpox.

The person with the case of mpox recently traveled to Western Europe, where the virus is currently spreading, according to DPH.

The virus has primarily affected gay and bisexual men. DPH is urging people at risk to get vaccinated ahead of the summer travel season.

“Mpox hasn’t gone away, and we want people to be protected, especially as many in our community prepare for travel, festivals, and gatherings this summer,” said DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani. “The vaccine is safe, effective, and widely available. Completing the two-dose series is the best way to protect yourself and your partners….”

Do follow the CDC and WHO advisories. Get vaccinated if you are in a higher risk group, and/or traveling to the EU this Summer. Onward.

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