Official notice from World Health Organization

Mpox

Global situation

Report type: Disease Outbreak News
Published: Feb 14, 2026

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Excerpt from World Health Organization:Recombination of monkeypox virus (MPXV) strains has been documented in recent months, with two cases of a recombinant strain comprising clade Ib and IIb MPXV reported.

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3 ways to protect yourself

Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox.
Do not share bedding, towels, clothing, cups or utensils with someone who has mpox.
Wash hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Adapted from CDC: Preventing Monkeypox (mpox)All prevention steps

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