Monkeypox UK: Where has monkeypox been found in UK? Is it dangerous?
The rare virus has been detected in North Wales, with Public Health Wales confirmed two members of the same household had developed the illness after one of them caught it while abroad. Richard Firth, Consultant in Health Protection at Public Health Wales, said: “Confirmed cases of monkeypox are a rare event in the UK, and the risk to the general public is very low.
“We have worked with multi-agency colleagues, following tried and tested protocols and procedures, and identified all close contacts.
“Actions have been put in place to minimise the likelihood of further infection.”
“Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus and has been reported mainly in central and West African countries.
“Monkeypox, in most cases, is a mild condition which will resolve on its own and have no long-term effects on a person’s health.
“Most people recover within a few weeks.”
