Thailand confirms case of deadly Mpox virus Clade Ib, first in Asia: How does it spread? What does it mean for you?

Thailand has confirmed a case of the Clade Ib version of mpox, a virus with a mortality rate of 3%. The infected individual, a 66-year-old European man who worked in an African outbreak region, is under observation. Officials are monitoring contacts and enforcing travel controls to prevent further spread.