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 mpox, noting that the country's health authority, the DGS, had already warned of a rising trend in cases before the increase.
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 country and points to public awareness of mpox symptoms as a relevant factor.
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 the virus involved.
What to watch next: whether the DGS updates its case figures or issues new public health guidance as the reported increase continues.