An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday.
The infection occurred abroad and was detected last Friday, the institute said, adding that it did not see an increased risk for Germany but was βmonitoring the situation very closelyβ.
In a statement, the institute said an infection caused by the new variant, which had been acquired abroad, was detected on Oct. 18. It noted close physical contact was required for transmission.
