(April 2): Singapore said a mutated monkeypox (mpox) strain has spread locally for the first time, marking a new emergence of the potentially deadly virus in Asia while it continues to spread through Africa. The virus strain has also been detected in Europe and North America. The two men in Singapore had “prolonged physical contact” with each other and both reported having recent sexual contact, said the local agency, and one of them had travelled recently. They developed symptoms in late March and tested positive for the virus strain within a week. While the risk of transmission is generally low, Singapore said the public should avoid “high-risk sexual activities” to protect themselves from the virus.

Source: The Edge Markets April 02, 2026 12:42 UTC