Germany has reported new cases of the Mpox variant 1b, with a family in North Rhine-Westphalia being the latest affected. Initially detected in October, the cases now include two school-aged children. The family is in quarantine while health authorities monitor contacts. The variant is linked to a recent trip to East Africa. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has a low transmission rate and typically requires close contact for spread. The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency regarding the virus.