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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Sophie Collins

Five ways monkeypox can spread as Irish expert describes the sudden surge as a 'scientific mystery'

A rare disease has been spreading across the globe in recent months, known as Monkeypox, and experts are now suggesting its arrival in Ireland is imminent.

Up to now, the virus has been detected in 14 countries, including the UK - where health authorities have admitted there have been at least 20 cases detected so far.

According to the HSE, there are currently no reported cases in Ireland at this point.

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