monkeypox

A man has died of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the Basque Country, according to El Correo. The death, reported in the Spanish region of Euskadi, has drawn attention to the virus, which caused a global outbreak in 2022 but has since seen far fewer severe cases. Searches for 'viruela' have spiked in Spain as people look for details about the fatality and the current risk.

Spanish health authorities have set out official guidance for people identified as close contacts of monkeypox cases. The advice covers recognising symptoms such as fever and skin rashes, and calls for 21 days of monitoring to detect possible infection early. The rules are being widely consulted as cases raise public concern.