A patient is being treated for a case of Monkeypox in England. The patient is believed to have contracted the disease in Nigeria and is now being treated at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Saturday, May 7.
The NHS and the UKHSA are now contacting people who might have been in close contact with the individual. This includes contacting a number of passengers who travelled in close proximity to the patient on the same flight to the UK.
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that does not spread easily between people. It is usually a mild self-limiting illness and most people recover within a few weeks. However, severe illness can occur in some individuals.
