Mpox
Assessed by an AI model against this signal's rubric. Describes conditions; not a forecast or advice.
WatchWorseningClade I local spread in US
Clade I mpox now spreading locally in the US
Why it's at this level
Clark County, Nevada reported its first clade I mpox case with no travel link (20 Oct), and Stanislaus County, California has confirmed two clade I cases, signs of local transmission of the more severe strain outside Africa. No new US clusters were reported as of 1 Nov.
What this means for you
Risk to the general public is low. Vaccination is available for those at higher risk via sexual health services.
Why it matters
Clade I mpox is more severe and has spread beyond Central Africa.
What moves it
Case growth, vaccine access, travel-linked spread.
Status at each of the last 2 checks
How it's rated
Alert
PHEIC in effect with accelerating growth.
Watch
Clade I spreading outside Africa or a regional surge.
Normal
Cases declining; no PHEIC.