The overall risk for the general population in the EU and EEA remains 'low,' but it's crucial to maintain high preparedness levels and public awareness.
ECDC director Pamela Rendi-Wagner emphasized the importance of readiness for more imported clade I cases due to Africa's close ties with Europe, highlighting an urgent need for vigilance.
The WHO has declared the new mpox strain, Clade 1b, a public health emergency of international concern, signifying the severity of its rapid spread.
The likelihood of infection for European travelers to affected areas is deemed high, while there is also a moderate risk for close contacts of imported cases.
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