A sample of human skin with monkeypox virus under a microscope. File photoLONDON, May 24.The number of cases of monkeypox in the UK has risen to 71, the UK Health Agency (UKHSA) said in a statement. According to the UKHSA, there are 14 more monkeypox cases in England. «As a result, the total number of cases confirmed in England from May 7 to reached 70 as of May 23. Public Health Scotland confirmed on Monday that one case of monkeypox had been identified, bringing the total number of cases detected in the UK to 71. neither Wales nor Northern Ireland have yet reported a single case. Despite new cases being identified, the risk to the UK population remains low, the UKHSA said.
Popova spoke about a variant of the monkeypox virus common in Europe. They added that they are contacting people who are considered high-risk contacts of confirmed cases and advising those who have passed the risk assessment and feel well to isolate at home for up to 21 days. In addition, the UKHSA has stocked a safe smallpox vaccine (called Imvanex supplied by Bavarian Nordic) and it is being offered to identified human close contacts diagnosed with monkeypox to reduce the risk of symptomatic infection and severe illness. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that transmitted between people. It is usually a mild condition and most people recover within a few weeks, but complications can occur for some. The initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and exhaustion. A rash may develop, often starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash changes and goes through various stages before finally forming a scab, which later falls off. Questionnaire Do you have a smallpox vaccination? i>VoteVote:14:05
