Two more cases of monkeypox have been discovered in Wales, Public Health Wales has confirmed. This brings the total number of cases in the country to eighteen. These new positive cases come as the World Health Organisation report a 77% weekly increase in the virus.
Richard Firth, consultant in health protection for Public Health Wales said: “Public Health Wales is today (July 7) confirming that two additional cases of monkeypox have been identified in Wales. This brings the total in Wales to eighteen. The cases are being managed appropriately. To protect patient confidentiality, no further details relating to the patients will be disclosed.”
The two new positive cases announced today (July 7) come after seven new cases were announced on Monday, July 4. Public Health Wales said they will only be issuing updates on the number of cases on Mondays and Thursdays.
