Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
In response to the detection of a confirmed case of new Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) strain (Clade Ib) who was suspected locally infected in the United Kingdom (UK), the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (April 8) reminded members of the public to heighten vigilance, avoid close physical contact with persons suspected of contracting Mpox and seek medical advice as soon as possible if symptoms appear. High-risk target groups are advised to receive Mpox vaccinations.
According to the UK Health Security Agency, a patient residing in the North East of the UK was confirmed positive for new Mpox strain (Clade Ib) last month (March). The patient had no travel history prior to the onset of symptoms and no reported link with previously confirmed cases. The UK health authority has followed up contacts of the patient and no further cases identified. This is the first case in which a new Mpox strain has been detected outside Africa but without links with case in Africa.