The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Wales. No details of the patient are being released and Public Health Wales says they are working with other health teams in the UK.
Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales is today (Thursday 26 May) confirming that a case of monkeypox has been identified in Wales. We are working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and we are ready to respond to cases of monkeypox in Wales.
“The case is being managed appropriately. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details relating to the patient will be disclosed. We are reassuring people that monkeypox does not usually spread easily between people, and the overall risk to the general public is low.
