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UK’s monkeypox situation ‘very positive’ as cases continue to fall, says expert

The monkeypox situation in the UK is looking “very positive” as cases continue to fall, according to one of the country’s top infectious disease experts. Professor Neil Ferguson said vaccination and behavioural changes were likely responsible for ...

02 Oct 2022 at 03:49

Second doses of vaccine to be offered to those most at risk from monkeypox

Those most at risk from monkeypox will be offered second doses of the vaccine, as cases continue to fall, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. Sexual health clinics will continue to prioritise offering first doses to those at highest risk....

23 Sept 2022 at 21:53

Parents urged to ensure children are up to date with vaccinations

Parents have been urged to ensure their children have received their routine jabs against potentially serious or deadly diseases such as polio and measles after new data showed a drop in vaccination levels. New figures from NHS Digital, ...

29 Sept 2022 at 17:35

Number of monkeypox cases in UK beginning to plateau, figures suggest

The number of monkeypox cases in the UK is beginning to plateau, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The organisation said there have been 2,859 cases of the illness recorded in the UK, with the ...

05 Aug 2022 at 23:39

One in six over-80s in England have had Covid autumn booster jab

Around one in six over-80s in England have already received an autumn booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, new figures suggest. Some 16.2% of those aged 80 and over – nearly half a million people – are estimated to have had the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 18:40

Covid-19 hospital admission rate falls for first time in two months

The rate of Covid-19 admissions to hospitals in England has fallen for the first time in two months, in a fresh sign the latest wave of infections may have peaked. Admissions to intensive care units (ICU) have also dropped, ...

28 Jul 2022 at 18:26

New monkeypox guidance tells high-risk close contacts to isolate for 21 days

Contacts of monkeypox cases at high risk of having caught the infection should self-isolate for 21 days, latest government guidance says. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance now recommends that people who have ...

23 May 2022 at 07:25

Two more cases of monkeypox identified in UK, bringing total to nine

Two additional cases of monkeypox have been identified in the UK – bringing the total to nine, according to the UK Health Security Agency. One case was reported in London while another was found in south-east England, ...

18 May 2022 at 19:31

What is monkeypox and how is it spread?

Some 20 cases of monkeypox virus have been confirmed in the UK, though officials expect that number to rise. – What is monkeypox? Monkeypox cases are usually found in West Africa, and the virus does not often spread ...

20 May 2022 at 15:49

UK’s monkeypox response is worthy of praise, says expert

The UK’s response to monkeypox should be praised, an expert in infectious diseases has said, as he noted that superspreader events are likely to be behind the rise in global cases. Sir Jeremy Farrar, the director ...

23 May 2022 at 17:25

Number of monkeypox cases in UK rises to 57

Number of monkeypox cases in England rises to 56

Confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK have more than doubled to 57. The figure, released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Monday, was an increase from the previously confirmed 20 cases. There are 56 ...

24 May 2022 at 10:03

Northern Ireland

No cases of monkeypox yet recorded in Northern Ireland

A multidisciplinary incident management team has been established in Northern Ireland to prepare for any risk to the population from monkeypox. The Public Health Agency said there are currently no confirmed ...

23 May 2022 at 14:03

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