Hong Kong reports 21 mpox cases since August, urges high-risk groups to vaccinate

Hong Kong has recorded 21 mpox cases since August, representing 70% of the year's total, with the latest case in a 29-year-old man bringing the 2026 tally to 30 (23 local, 7 imported). The CHP is urging high-risk groups to get vaccinated, indicating a localized outbreak with potential for further spread. The situation is developing, and the effectiveness of public health measures remains uncertain.