Thailand Reports 2 New Variant Mpox Cases; Authorities Step Up Monitoring
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Following Taiwan's CDC announcement of the first imported case of a variant Mpox (subclade Ib) from Thailand, Thai media reported that two new cases of the same type emerged locally from late April to early May, prompting authorities to enhance monitoring. Thailand's cumulative Mpox cases have reached 1,074 with 16 deaths. Globally, there are 18 recorded cases of this new variant with no fatalities. The Taiwan CDC reminds the public that vaccination is the most effective prevention method.