- First U.S. case of deadlier mpox virus strain reported in California The Washington Post
- United States’ first known case of more severe strain of mpox confirmed in California CNN
- First U.S. case of mpox variant reported in San Mateo County Los Angeles Times
- First U.S. Case of Severe Form of Mpox Reported in California The New York Times
- US health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler The Associated Press
