first case

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The first case was reported on April 24, in a healthcare worker who later passed away.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

Meanwhile two Britons are voluntarily self-isolating at home in the UK, having disembarked the vessel at St Helena on 24 April alongside dozens of other passengers before the first case of hantavirus was confirmed.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

TikTok and Snap settled the first case but are on the hook for the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

New York City officials have confirmed the first case of a more severe strain case of mpox.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

We were the first case on the docket.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos