Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:50pm on 30 Oct 2024,Wednesday Health & Wellness
The first UK case of the potentially deadly Clade 1b mpox strain has been found in London. The patient had recently returned from Africa and developed symptoms after arriving on October 21. They were treated at an emergency department and later moved to the Royal Free Hospital for care. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is tracing fewer than 10 contacts linked to the patient. While Clade 1b mpox has circulated widely in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the UKHSA says the risk to the public remains low. Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
