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The first human case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, monkeypox has been reported in humans in other central and western African countries. In 2022, an unusual amount of monkeypox cases around the world have prompted concern and interest from health officials and the public.

This site is dedicated to tracking the spread of the 2022 monkeypox virus disease outbreak, and is updated every few hours. You can view the countries listing page for a more detailed breakdown. You can also view the states listing page for a breakdown of U.S. cases by state. Follow us on twitter for more updates, or follow our partner Pandemic News for details about other health crises around the world.

Data is primarily sourced from the US CDC and OurWorldInData, in partnership with Global.health. Global.health compiles data exclusively from publicly-available information. Sources for each case are listed here. Should you identify any inconsistencies in the data or have additional information or questions, please get in touch with them on the Github page.