New outbreak of mpox in Anchorage prompts advisory from state health officials

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: November 7, 2026

Words: 1,178

Last Updated: 2 days, 23 hours ago

A rare viral disease has emerged in an outbreak in Alaska’s largest city that appears to be expanding, state health officials report.

There are now four new cases in Anchorage of mpox, a viral disease formerly called monkeypox that is spread through close contact and can be fatal.

None of the patients reported traveling outside the state in month-long period before becoming infected.

It is the highest number …

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