At least two cases of monkeypox have been identified in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, according to a statement by the World Health Organisation. According to the WHO, the Monkeypox virus is a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox. There are two clades of monkeypox virus, the West African clade, and Congo Basin (Central African) clade. Although the West African clade of monkeypox virus infection sometimes leads to severe illness in some individuals, the disease is usually self-limiting. Currently, in the United Kingdom, including these two cases, there have been only six cases of monkeypox reported, so far.

Source: Mint June 12, 2021 16:56 UTC