The Health Security Agency confirmed two additional cases of Clade Ib mpox in the UK, bringing total confirmed cases to three, but stated the overall risk remains low.
Prof Susan Hopkins emphasized the highly infectious nature of mpox in household settings, noting that the rise in cases within the same household was not unexpected.
The UKHSA is actively tracing contacts of confirmed cases, offering testing and advice to minimize potential further outbreaks of the mpox virus.
Mpox spreads through direct contact with lesions or body fluids, as well as various forms of close physical interaction, indicating the need for caution.
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