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Monkeypox

The World Health Organisation has confirmed that monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ following racism concerns.

WHO confirms Monkeypox has been renamed ‘mpox’ after racism concerns

The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for
The case definition for monkeypox has been updated by UK health officials to include new symptoms to look out for

Monkeypox: Nine boroughs have virus highest case numbers in the UK

People line up to recieve monkeypox vaccinations at Guys Hospital in London (Image: Getty Images)
People line up to recieve monkeypox vaccinations at Guys Hospital in London (Image: Getty Images)

Monkeypox: Where to get a vaccinated and who can get the jab?

The monkeypox rash changes from raised red bumps, to spots filled with fluid, with the spots eventually forming scabs which later fall off
The monkeypox rash changes from raised red bumps, to spots filled with fluid, with the spots eventually forming scabs which later fall off

Monkeypox: 10 NHS sexual health staff reportedly self-isolating

There are currently 20 cases of the monkeypox virus in the UK
There are currently 20 cases of the monkeypox virus in the UK

Young child in intensive care in London hospital with monkeypox virus

Symptoms of monkeypox are shown on a patient’s hand
Symptoms of monkeypox are shown on a patient’s hand

Three new monkeypox cases detected in London - patients infected in UK

The patient is being treated in isolation at an expert infectious disease unit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS trust.
The patient is being treated in isolation at an expert infectious disease unit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS trust.

Patient treated for monkeypox virus in south London hospital