Portugal has recorded 42 new mpox infections within a single month, placing the country among those in Europe with the highest number of cases, according to Notícias de Coimbra.
Citing figures that put Portugal third in Europe for new infections, Funchal Notícias reported 66 additional cases over a six-week period. RTP described the situation as a possible summer outbreak of
The reporting indicates the virus has been spreading more widely in Portugal since 2025, a pattern highlighted by SIC Notícias. Coverage from nit.pt notes that the disease continues to grow in the cou
The reports draw on Portuguese media coverage of the case numbers and the health authority's earlier warnings. They do not specify the regions affected, the ages of those infected, or the variant of t
What to watch next: whether the DGS updates its case figures or issues new public health guidance as the reported increase continues.
Portugal is among Europe's worst-affected countries for mpox, with 42 new cases reported in one month, according to Notí