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1. In which country has the second case of the Clade 1b strain of the monkeypox virus been reported?
Thailand has confirmed its second case of the Clade 1b strain of the monkeypox virus in a 66-year-old European tourist. This marks a rare occurrence outside of Africa, raising concerns about global spread. The Clade 1b strain is known for being more contagious, and the WHO declared monkeypox a public health emergency in response to these cases. The patient is currently hospitalized and under treatment at a Bangkok hospital, while the source of the virus has been identified as an African country. No further transmission has been detected in Thailand, indicating effective containment measures.