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More Mpox Cases Likely To Hit Europe Soon, Says WHO

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More Mpox Cases Likely To Hit Europe Soon, Says WHO

Sweden on Thursday announced the first such case outside Africa. (Representational)

Stockholm:

The World Health Organization said more imported Clade 1 mpox cases were likely to be confirmed in Europe soon, after Sweden on Thursday announced the first such case outside Africa.

“The confirmation of mpox Clade 1 in Sweden is a clear reflection of the interconnectedness of our world… there are likely to be further imported cases of Clade 1 in the European region over the coming days and weeks,” the WHO’s European regional office said in a statement.

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