# SIGA Technologies

Type: Company

Source: Biotech Intelligence Brief — https://getbiobrief.com/entity/siga-technologies
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-21**: Public Notification — Official announcement made to the public and healthcare providers regarding state status.
- **2026-03-20**: Initial Diagnosis — Missouri DHSS confirms two positive test results for mpox.
- **2026-03-20**: Contact Tracing Launch — Public health officials begin identifying close contacts of the two patients.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Missouri Reports First Two Cases of Mpox; DHSS Initiates Contact Tracing
2026-03-21 01:20:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has confirmed the state's first two cases of mpox (monkeypox), marking the virus's official entry into the state. Health officials have launched immediate contact tracing efforts to contain potential community spread and are coordinating with federal partners for vaccine distribution.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/missouri-first-mpox-cases-dhss-response

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