Two more cases of potentially deadly mpox detected in UK
This brings the total number of confirmed cases of the Clade lb mpox strain in the country to three.
Two more cases of deadly, highly-infectious virus found in UK
The symptoms start as flu-like but those falling ill then develop a rash
Two more cases of 'more contagious' mpox Clade lb found as deadly virus spreads in UK
Two patients are currently having specialist care at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS trust in London after the first case of Clade lb mpox strain was found in the UK last week
New mpox strain detected in UK spreads to household contacts of first case
The clade 1b variant is a new form of the virus that is linked to a global health emergency declared by the WHO in August.
UK reports 2 additional cases of deadly new mpox variant – POLITICO
The new infections were detected among the household contacts of the country’s first confirmed case.
More cases of potentially deadly mpox detected in UK
The World Health Organisation has declared a public health emergency of international concern
Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.
Two more UK cases of deadly mpox strain confirmed
The latest cases of Clade 1b mpox have been detected in household contacts of the first case, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
last updated on 5 Nov 08:27