Tue, 21-Oct-2025

UK confirms local transmission of monkeypox

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Britain is seeing day by day infections of the rare monkeypox virus which might be unconnected to any journey to West Africa, in which the ailment is endemic, a fitness professional started on Sunday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said new figures could be released on Monday after it registered 20 instances on Friday. … Read more

Europe health official warns monkeypox cases could ‘accelerate’

A top European health official warned on Friday that cases of the rare monkeypox virus, which has spread to at least eight European countries, could worsen in the coming months. “As we enter the summer season… with mass gatherings, festivals, and parties, I am concerned that transmission could accelerate,” said WHO regional director for Europe … Read more