Sweden has confirmed its first case of the mpox Clade I strain, a more dangerous variant of the viral infection that spreads through close contact. This marks the first time this particular strain has been detected outside of Africa.

"Switzerland has a long-standing partnership with NASA on human space exploration as well as space and Earth sciences," stated Parmelin. "With the signature of the Artemis Accords, we renew our commitment to jointly explore the heavens above us."