Deadlier Mpox Variant Emerges in Thailand, Prompts Heightened Precautions

Asian nations intensify health screenings and quarantine measures as WHO declares global health emergency.

Thailand confirms first case of Clade 1b mpox variant in a European traveler.
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency due to rising cases and fatalities.
Countries like Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia implement stricter entry protocols.
Africa reports significant increase in mpox cases and deaths, with 13 countries affected.
Bavarian Nordic to ramp up vaccine production amidst growing international concern.