Predictions of the arrival of monkeypox in Ireland by experts have proven to be true as health officials confirmed the first case in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
A brief is due to take place involving the Nothern Ireland Health Department as the patient is understood to be in hospital being treated for their symptoms.
Up to May 26, it is believed there have been a total of 79 cases reported in the UK, while Wales also reported its first case on Thursday.