The number of Monkeypox cases in Wales has grown to 30, Public Health Wales has confirmed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now declared the disease as a "global emergency".
Six additional cases have been confirmed in Wales since July 21, bringing the total so far up to 30. Richard Firth, Consultant in Public Health for Public Health Wales, said: "Public Health Wales is today (25 July) confirming that six additional cases of Monkeypox have been identified in Wales. This brings the total in Wales to 30. The cases are being managed appropriately. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details relating to the patients will be disclosed."
Monkeypox is related to smallpox and has been traced to 70 countries so far. Most Monkeypox patients experience only fever, body aches, chills and fatigue, but some may develop a rash and lesions on the face and hands that can spread to other parts of the body.
