Stanislaus County confirms 4 cases of mpox

Health officials in Stanislaus County have confirmed four cases of Clade I mpox, raising concerns about potential domestic transmission. While two cases are confirmed as the Clade I strain, testing continues for the others. Notably, three of the infected individuals had no recent international travel history, suggesting a possible shift in virus spread. State and local health authorities are actively investigating the outbreak to contain further community transmission.