On February 12, the New York State Department of Health confirmed its first case of mpox Clade I, joining states like California and New Hampshire. This variant differs from the Clade IIb strain that caused the 2022 outbreak. The CDC warns that Clade I is more severe and transmissible. The case in New Hampshire indicated no person-to-person spread. In response to the rising concerns, the New York State Health Commissioner is working to enhance access to the Jynneos mpox vaccine to mitigate potential outbreaks.
New York now has its first case of Clade I mpox, joining other states like California and Georgia, prompting concerns due to its higher transmissibility and severity.
Clade I of mpox poses a greater threat than Clade II, as evidenced by its higher rates of severe disease and transmissibility, especially in close-contact settings.
The report of Clade I cases in various states raises alarm, especially since its spread has been primarily through sexual contact among men who have sex with men.
New York State is taking proactive steps to combat mpox by increasing vaccine access, amidst rising concerns regarding the more transmissible Clade I strain.
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