CDC data to 7 Nov 2026 (week 44) · provisional · updates weekly
As of the week ending 7 November 2026, North Carolina has reported 18 mpox (monkeypox) cases in 2026, compared with 34 by the same point in 2025 and 44 in all of 2025. That ranks 18th among US states and territories, or 1.7 cases per million residents. In the last 8 weeks 19 cases were added, against 6 in the 8 weeks before.
Weekly mpox cases: North Carolina
Cases added each week, 2025–2026 (CDC, provisional)
Weekly mpox cases in North Carolina.
US mpox cases by state
1,500 cases in 2026 so far vs 2,128 by this point in 2025
| State | 2026 to date | Per 1M | 2025 same period | Latest week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 513 | 13.1 | 352 | 21 |
| New York | 220 | 11.1 | 379 | 9 |
| Florida | 116 | 5.3 | 92 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | 53 | 7.6 | 47 | 0 |
| Nevada | 51 | 16.2 | 6 | 3 |
| Arizona | 49 | 6.7 | 0 | 4 |
| Illinois | 46 | 3.6 | 202 | 6 |
| Colorado | 45 | 7.7 | 21 | 1 |
| Ohio | 35 | 3.0 | 23 | 0 |
| Texas | 33 | 1.1 | 260 | 1 |
| Georgia | 27 | 2.5 | 103 | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 27 | 24.6 | 5 | 3 |
| Minnesota | 25 | 4.4 | 18 | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 | 1.9 | 45 | 6 |
| New Jersey | 23 | 2.5 | 30 | 0 |
| Maryland | 22 | 3.6 | 69 | 0 |
| Virginia | 20 | 2.3 | 32 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 18 | 1.7 | 34 | 0 |
| Connecticut | 15 | 4.2 | 13 | 1 |
| Kentucky | 12 | 2.7 | 10 | 2 |
| Tennessee | 11 | 1.6 | 48 | 0 |
| Indiana | 10 | 1.5 | 10 | 0 |
| Oregon | 10 | 2.4 | 19 | 0 |
| Washington | 10 | 1.3 | 123 | 0 |
| South Carolina | 9 | 1.7 | 12 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 1.2 | 6 | 1 |
| Maine | 6 | 4.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Missouri | 6 | 1.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alabama | 5 | 1.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michigan | 4 | 0.4 | 20 | 0 |
| New Mexico | 4 | 1.9 | 2 | 0 |
| Utah | 4 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 |
| Idaho | 3 | 1.6 | 2 | 0 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | 0.9 | 9 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 0.5 | 8 | 0 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1.4 | 1 | 0 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 |
| Montana | 1 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 0.7 | 4 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delaware | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| District Of Columbia | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Iowa | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0.0 | 43 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vermont | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wyoming | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Mpox in North Carolina: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in North Carolina in 2026?
North Carolina has reported 18 mpox cases in 2026 as of the week ending 7 November 2026, according to provisional CDC data, 47% fewer than the 34 reported by the same point in 2025.
Are mpox cases rising in North Carolina?
19 cases were added in the last 8 weeks, up from 6 in the previous 8 weeks. The weekly chart on this page shows the full trend since January 2025.
How many mpox cases were there in North Carolina in 2025?
North Carolina reported 44 mpox cases in 2025 (CDC provisional year-end total).
How does North Carolina compare with other states?
North Carolina ranks 18th of 52 US states and territories by mpox cases in 2026, with 1.7 cases per million residents against a national rate of about 4.4. The United States as a whole has reported 1,500 cases in 2026.
Where can I get an mpox vaccine in North Carolina?
The JYNNEOS (MVA-BN) vaccine is available in the US through many doctors, pharmacies, sexual health clinics and local health departments. It is given as two doses four weeks apart. Contact your healthcare provider or the North Carolina health department to find a location near you.
Where does the North Carolina mpox data come from?
Figures come from the CDC National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) weekly tables and are provisional: cases can be added later as reports arrive. This page checks for new data every 2 hours.