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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Benjamin Lynch

How contagious is monkeypox? Expert says patients can spread for up to 4 weeks

Cases of monkeypox can be infectious for a long time, according to scientists working on controlling the disease.

The virus is still spreading with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reporting that there were 79 cases reported as of May 24 this week.

The first cases of the virus in Northern Ireland and Wales have also now been identified, while Scotland already confirmed one case on Monday.

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