First case of mpox strain detected in Sweden outside of Africa, Health News reports

Swedish officials have confirmed the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact. Health and Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed announced the news at a press conference, stating that the confirmed case is of the Clade I strain. This comes after the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, due to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has now spread to other countries. The Swedish government is closely monitoring the situation and preparing for any potential spread of the disease within the country. More information is expected to be released as the situation develops.

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