Cases of monkeypox have spread to two new areas of the UK, as cases hit a total of 80, health authorities have confirmed.
The first case of the virus has been confirmed in Wales and one person in Northern Ireland is reported to be in hospital with monkeypox.
Dr Giri Shankar, director of health protection for Public Health Wales, said: “We are working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and we are ready to respond to cases of monkeypox in Wales.
