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Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak

Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak
South China Morning Post Wednesday 10 June 2026, 09:23 UTC By Matthew Cheng 1 min read
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Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak The SCMP sheds light on the situation in the city and globally, including how to prevent infection Hong Kong has recorded a surge in Mpox cases linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vaccination outreach programme for high-risk groups. The Centre for Health Protection has contacted more than 300 people who visited the venue since May for medical...

Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak The SCMP sheds light on the situation in the city and globally, including how to prevent infection Hong Kong has recorded a surge in Mpox cases linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vaccination outreach programme for high-risk groups. The Centre for Health Protection has contacted more than 300 people who visited the venue since May for medical surveillance and urged anyone who visited during that period to call its dedicated hotline for advice. The centre is conducting an epidemiological investigation into the outbreak. The South China Morning Post explains what you need to know about Mpox and the latest outbreak in Hong Kong. 1. What is Mpox? Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonosis caused by the monkeypox virus. It was first detected in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following its discovery in 1958 in monkeys.
Mpox (ORG) Hong Kong (LOCATION) SCMP (ORG) Mong Kok (PERSON) The Centre for Health Protection (ORG) The South China Morning Post (ORG) the Democratic Republic of Congo (LOCATION)
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