Warning issued to people travelling to Spain and Portugal as moneypox cases rise
A warning has been issued to people traveling to Spain and Portugal in the coming days. A health warning has been shared after a spike in monkeypox cases. Cases remain low in Ireland, but they have increased in both Spain and Portugal. An expert has urged travellers to be vigilant if visiting these countries. Dr. […]
4 years ago
First case of monkeypox confirmed in Northern Ireland
The infected patient is being treated in hospital. The first case of monkeypox has reportedly been identified in Northern Ireland. According to BBC News NI, the Department of Health will hold a briefing this afternoon. The patient is reportedly being treated in hospital. However, officials say the risk to the public remains low. No cases […]
4 years ago
Parents told not to worry about monkeypox as cases are rare in children
Cases are extremely rare in children. Health officials have reassured parents about the current monkeypox outbreak. They have told them that cases in children are extremely rare. It is believed the chances of children being affected by the current outbreak are low. Speaking to Metro, Dr. David Porter said: “As a parent with a child […]
4 years ago
Only a matter of time before monkeypox spreads to Ireland
“It is unlikely we’d get away with no cases here” It is only a matter of time before monkeypox spreads to Ireland, an expert has warned. The HSE has assembled a team to respond to the disease. A spokesperson confirmed the team is preparing for Irish cases. “A team has been established to monitor this […]
4 years ago
Concerns after 4 more people test positive for monkeypox
4 more cases of monkeypox have been diagnosed in the UK. The cases were diagnosed between May 6th and 15th. Two previous cases were confirmed on May 7th and May 14th, but it is not believed these cases are connected. Three of the cases were discovered in London and one in the North East of […]
4 years ago
What is Monkeypox? Another rare virus has hit the UK
The rare disease kills up to 10% of people who contract it. MP Matt Hancock announced yesterday that the UK is dealing with “an outbreak” of another deadly virus, Monkeypox. Public Health Wales confirmed “two cases of imported monkeypox” in patients from the same household in North Wales, one of whom is being treated in […]
5 years ago