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Monkeypox: Six of your questions answered by an expert virologist

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Confirmed cases of monkeypox are rising int he UK with the latest number believed to be 81 as of Thursday.

Northern Ireland and Wales recorded their first cases earlier today. The UK Health Security Agency said the risk to the general population remains low despite the rising number of infections and added they have secured more than 20,000 Imavanex vaccines to treat monkeypox.

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