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What is monkeypox and what are the main symptoms?

There are now seven confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK - including one in the North East. Here are the key facts about the virus - including the symptoms...

Chronicle Live · May 17, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon's Covid adviser Devi Sridhar raises monkeypox concerns as new cases found

Professor Devi Sridhar said it was important that contract tracing is carried out after four new infections were identified in the UK yesterday.

Daily Record · May 17, 2022

More monkeypox cases confirmed in the UK - symptoms to look out for

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it is now working to establish a link between the latest cases.

Daily Record · May 17, 2022

Seven cases of monkeypox now found in people across UK

The first case was a person who had recently travelled to Nigeria

Wales Online · May 17, 2022

Monkeypox: Seven symptoms of virus confirmed in UK

Monkeypox is a viral infection that shares similarities with smallpox

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

First monkeypox patient in the North East sent to the RVI as officials warn disease may be spreading in UK

Monkeypox is a viral condition usually associated with travel to West Africa but these patients haven't travelled to places where it is endemic

Chronicle Live · May 16, 2022

Monkeypox alert as 4 new cases found in England - and none have links to Africa travel

Four new cases of monkeypox have been identified in the UK, all in people who identify as part of the gay community and who had not recently travelled to Africa, bringing the total number to seven

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

Four new cases of monkeypox detected in England - including three in London

The latest four cases all appear to have been infected in London, the UK Health Security Agency said

Evening Standard · May 16, 2022

Four more monkeypox cases identified in UK bringing total to seven

Common contacts have been established between two of the four individuals who have caught the virus.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

More cases of monkeypox detected in UK as scientists investigate links

New cases do not have known connections with previous infections, UK Health Security Agency says

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022