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Mpox (Monkeypox): clusters - an update
An update on mpox clusters and advice for travellers
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Mpox (Monkeypox)
Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the mpox virus
Outbreaks
Monkeypox in Estonia
As of 30 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Taiwan
As of 30 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Puerto Rico
As of 30 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Turkey
As of 30 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Madeira
As of 28 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Peru
As of 27 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Benin
As of 27 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in South Africa
As of 27 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Serbia
As of 27 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in South Korea
As of 27 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Colombia
As of 23 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Singapore
As of 21 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Chile
As of 17 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Georgia
As of 17 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Greece
As of 17 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Iceland
As of 17 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Lebanon
As of 20 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Poland
As of 17 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Venezuela
As of 17 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Luxembourg
As of 15 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Romania
As of 14 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Brazil
As of 12 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Hungary
As of 8 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Morocco
As of 8 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Latvia
As of 3 June 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Norway
As of 31 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Ireland
As of 31 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Finland
As of 29 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Argentina
As of 28 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Ecuador
As of 27 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Malta
As of 28 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Mexico
As of 28 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Cross River
Delta
Imo
Kano
Lagos
Rivers
Bayelsa
Federal Capital Territory
Monkeypox in Nigeria
Between 1 January and 29 May 2022, 66 suspected cases have been reported, 21 of which have been confirmed and 1 death from 9 states.
Monkeypox in Denmark
As of 23 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Slovenia
As of 25 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Austria
As of 22 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in United Arab Emirates
As of 24 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Czech Republic
As of 24 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Israel
As of 22 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Switzerland
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Belgium
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Germany
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Italy
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Spain
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Sweden
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Netherlands
As of 21 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Victoria
Monkeypox in Australia
As of 20 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Canada
As of 20 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in France
As of 19 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in Portugal
As of 18 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in USA
As of 18 May 2022, monkeypox has been reported in this country.
Monkeypox in United Kingdom
As of 16 May 2022, an additional four monkeypox cases have been reported: three in London and one linked case in the north east of England. All four cases self-identify as gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men and have no known connection with previous confirmed cases reported earlier in May 2022. There is no history of travel to monkeypox endemic regions and the situation remains under investigation.
Monkeypox in DRC
On 9 December 2021, a monkeypox outbreak was declared by the Congolese authorities in Kibombo territory, Maniema province. As of 12 December 2021, a total of 196 cases and 24 deaths have been reported. This outbreak follows another that occurred across seven provinces (Equateur, Haut-Uele, MaiNdombe, Maniema, Mongala, Sud-Ubangi and Tshopo), with 2,918 suspected cases and 79 deaths reported between 1 January and 28 November 2021.
Monkeypox in USA ex Nigeria
As of 16 November 2021, a confirmed monkeypox case was reported in a Maryland resident who recently returned from Nigeria. The individual presented with mild symptoms and is currently recovering in isolation.
