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New Mpox Case ‘likely’ linked to Queenstown Winter Pride Festival

Summarised by Centrist

Health NZ has confirmed a new mpox case, likely linked to Queenstown’s Winter Pride Festival, bringing the total to 54 since June 2022. National clinical director Dr Susan Jack advised that the risk of widespread transmission remains low but urged those exposed or showing symptoms, such as a rash, to seek medical advice. Mpox primarily spreads through close contact, including intimate encounters.

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