Bavarian Nordic

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026

Timeline

  1. Public Notification

    Official announcement made to the public and healthcare providers regarding state status.

  2. Initial Diagnosis

    Missouri DHSS confirms two positive test results for mpox.

  3. Contact Tracing Launch

    Public health officials begin identifying close contacts of the two patients.

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Missouri Reports First Two Cases of Mpox; DHSS Initiates Contact Tracing

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has confirmed the state's first two cases of mpox (monkeypox), marking the virus's official entry into the state. Health officials have launched immediate contact tracing efforts to contain potential community spread and are coordinating with federal partners for vaccine distribution.

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