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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Ellie Kemp

Monkeypox cases in UK more than double to 20

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) had confirmed that 11 new cases of Monkeypox has been found in the UK, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said.

Most of the infections have been described as mild, and come on top of the nine previously identified. The initial case was contracted after travel to Nigeria. The virus has also been detected in Spain, Portugal and the US.

Mr Javid said: “UKHSA have confirmed 11 new cases of Monkeypox in the UK. This morning I updated G7 health ministers on what we know so far. Most cases are mild, and I can confirm we have procured further doses of vaccines that are effective against monkeypox.”

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