Tag: monkeypox
Oxford University scientists behind key Covid-19 trial launch study to test monkeypox treatment
The British scientists behind one of the major therapeutic Covid-19 trials have turned their focus to treatments for monkeypox, a viral disease that has...
‘Early signs’ monkeypox outbreak plateauing in UK, health authority says
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said last week (Aug 5) there were "early signs" that the monkeypox outbreak was plateauing across the country...
UKHSA advises self-isolation for people with monkeypox infection
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised self-isolation for people diagnosed with monkeypox to reduce the risk of spreading the infection.
Household members are...
Monkeypox designated a notifiable disease
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that monkeypox is to be listed as a notifiable disease in law from Wednesday (June 8).
The new...
Health agency confirms community spread of monkeypox in England
Monkeypox appears to be spreading from person to person in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday (June 1).
The usually mild...
UK public health bodies issue monkeypox guidance to control community transmission
The UK’s four public health agencies - UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland (PHS), Public Health Wales (PHW) and Public Health Agency...