African health officials say mpox cases have surged by 160% so far this year, warning the risk of further spread is high given the lack of treatments or vaccines on the continent.

South African health authorities say two people have died this week after contracting mpox, and it appears there is local transmission of the disease.

The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases of mpox in several regions.

The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak.

Michigan health officials are urging people who have been exposed or suspect they have been exposed to monkeypox to get vaccinated.