Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak: epidemiological overview, 8 August 2024 - GOV.UK
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Mpox (monkeypox) is a zoonotic infection, caused by the monkeypox virus, that occurs mostly in West and Central Africa. Prior to 2022, cases diagnosed in the UK had been either imported from...
Mpox clade I: what you need to know – UK Health Security Agency
WEBAug 23, 2024 · In this blog post, we share more information about what mpox is, the different clades, the key symptoms and how UKHSA is working with partners to respond to the outbreak. What is mpox? Mpox...
Mpox: UK preparing after virus declared global emergency - as …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Mpox: UK preparing after virus declared global emergency - as Sweden records first case. Preparations include making sure rapid testing will be available.
Mpox: Chris Whitty and ministers discuss UK mpox preparedness …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Professor Chris Whitty, the UK's chief medical officer, joined government ministers in assessing the UK's readiness for any potential outbreak of a new variant of mpox.
Monkeypox: London sees rise in cases in last month - BBC News
WEBMay 25, 2023 · The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging people at risk of mpox to get vaccinated, following a rise in the number of cases. Latest figures show 10 new infections were diagnosed in London...
People still eligible for mpox vaccine urged to come forward
WEBMar 22, 2023 · Mpox cases have fallen across the UK from a high of 350 per week in July 2022 to just 6 new cases so far from the start of 2023. Three people acquired mpox in the UK and 3 were...
Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert - BBC
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Mpox, previously known as monkey pox, is a contagious virus that can cause painful skin lesions. Plans are under way to ensure UK healthcare workers are aware of the key signs to look out for...
Mpox - NHS
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a rare infection most commonly found in parts of west, central and east Africa. The risk of catching it in the UK is low. Mpox in the UK. There have been a small number of cases of mpox in the UK since 2022. These have all been a type of mpox that may be milder (called Clade 2 mpox).
Mpox (monkeypox): guidance - GOV.UK
WEBMay 25, 2022 · Technical, epidemiological overview, monitoring and surveillance. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is monitoring the effectiveness and impact of mpox vaccination and disease in the real...
Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert - BBC
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Mpox, previously known as monkey pox, is a contagious virus that can cause painful skin lesions. Plans are under way to ensure UK healthcare workers are aware of the key signs to look out for and...