Britain Reports New Cases of Mpox Amid Concerns of Spread

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:59:31 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Britain Reports New Cases of Mpox Amid Concerns of Spread

Health authorities confirm two additional cases of mpox linked to a known infection in London, with vaccinations underway for those affected.


The UK Health Security Agency has announced two new mpox cases, both connected to a previously confirmed individual. While the risk of widespread transmission remains low, officials are closely monitoring the situation, especially given the severe impact of a related outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.



The UK has reported two new cases of mpox, a virus that has caused significant outbreaks in central Africa, according to health officials. The recent infections, identified by the United Kingdom Health Security Agency, are linked through close household contact to an individual confirmed to have the virus last week. Authorities affirm that the likelihood of rapid transmission within the community remains low, as all affected individuals have received mpox vaccinations.

Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency, noted that household transmission is common in cases of mpox. She emphasized that the appearance of a few additional cases in close quarters was anticipated. The individuals are currently receiving treatment in London hospitals.

Historically, mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been endemic to West and Central Africa for over five decades. In 2022, the disease surged globally, reaching parts of Europe and North America. This spread decreased notably last year, and reports of mpox cases in Britain and Europe have remained low since then.

However, the strain implicated in the new infections—Clade Ia—has proved to be particularly virulent. The World Health Organization reported that this subtype has caused over 30,000 infections and nearly 1,000 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the beginning of this year. Disturbingly, UNICEF indicated that a considerable portion of symptomatic cases is affecting children, heightening concerns about the disease's impact on vulnerable populations.

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