The Latest Breaking News from UKHSA

UK monkeypox cases rise to 90 as doctors issue warning over skin symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency has described the outbreak of monkeypox around the world as "significant and concerning" and is recording cases across all nations of the UK

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

Monkeypox ‘inevitable’ in Republic of Ireland, says deputy PM

Leo Varadkar was speaking after health officials in Northern Ireland confirmed that a case has been identified in the province.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

No cases of monkeypox detected in the South West

But a confirmed case has now been detected in Wales

Bristol Post · May 26, 2022

Monkeypox Northern Ireland - first confirmed case in Northern Ireland

It's understood that a person is being treated in hospital here for the condition

Belfast Live · May 26, 2022

Monkeypox spreads to two new areas of UK as cases hit 80 and close contacts traced

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

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

First monkeypox cases identified in Wales and Northern Ireland as UK total rises to 90

Further eight infections also identified in England

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

First case of monkeypox identified in Wales

The first case of monkeypox has been identified in Wales, Public Health Wales has said.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

First monkeypox cases confirmed in Wales and Northern Ireland

The UK Health Security Agency will provide updated figures on monkeypox later on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Wales

Public Health Wales has issued a statement to reassure the public

Wales Online · May 26, 2022

Seven more monkeypox cases identified in England bringing total to 78

Numbers remain low but people are being urged to continue to watch out for the symptoms

Wales Online · May 25, 2022