CBS News The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday.
Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death. It’s the 12th clade I mpox diagnosis in the U.S.
The city’s Health Department said the person who tested positive recently traveled to Europe and is isolating until symptoms subside.
“There is no known local transmission of mpox clade I in New York City and the risk remains low for New Yorkers,” Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said. “The NYC Health Department recommends that New Yorkers who are at risk for mpox receive and complete the two-dose vaccine series that works to prevent mpox.”