Cases of monkeypox have been found in the North West as the virus is to be listed as a 'notifiable disease' in law from today (June 8). The update comes as the number of cases rises to more than 300 across the UK.
19.05.2022 - 14:11 / ok.co.uk
Two more people have been diagnosed with monkeypox, taking the total number of cases in England to nine this month. As the latest two cases have no travel links to any country where the rare viral infection is endemic, it is possible that they developed the infection via contact with an infected person.The UKHSA is now working closely with the NHS to investigate how and where the recent infections were transmitted, as well as how the cases may be linked to one another.
So, what is monkeypox and should the public be worried about news of rising cases in England? Let’s take a look… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus and typically occurs in parts of West Africa.The viral infection doesn’t spread easily between people but can be spread through close contact with people who have the infection, entering through broken skin or the respiratory tract.
Monkeypox can also be spread by contact with infected animals like rodents and monkeys. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of monkeypox typically take between five and 21 days to appear and during initial stages, flu-like symptoms can occur.These include: Having a high temperature Experiencing headache Having muscle ache Swollen glands Shivering Fatigue However, around one and five days after experiencing these initial symptoms, a rash may appear on a person’s face before spreading to other parts of the body.The rash first starts as a series of raised spots which then turn into blisters.
Eventually these form into scabs and fall off. How can you minimise your risk of contracting monkeypox? “No matter how obscure this may sound, it’s important to stay
.Cases of monkeypox have been found in the North West as the virus is to be listed as a 'notifiable disease' in law from today (June 8). The update comes as the number of cases rises to more than 300 across the UK.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that 77 additional cases of the monkeypox virus have been discovered in the UK, bringing the total to 302.
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Three additional monkeypox cases in Scotland and a further 15 in England have been identified.
There has been another rise in the number of monkeypox cases in England, now totalling almost 200 since the disease was first identified in the UK. The latest update confirms that an 11 additional cases of monkeypox have been found in England as of June 2, bringing the total number confirmed in England to 199 since May 7.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that 16 more cases of the monkeypox virus have been detected in England.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected another 14 cases of the monkeypox virus in England.
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Good Morning Britain’s Dr Hilary Jones has warned that monkeypox may have become ‘more transmissible’ amid the recent outbreak in the UK.
With monkeypox spreading across Europe, some are beginning to worry about rules, symptoms, and risks.
The total number of monkeypox cases in England has now reached 56, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed. Case numbers have more than doubled, increasing by 36 from the previous number of 20 cases recorded on Sunday.
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