28 cases of monkeypox in Ireland as WHO considers outbreaks

Monkeypox is very uncommon infection that produces a spotty, itchy and sore rash, and sometimes a fever. It can affect the whole body.

There have now been 28 cases of monkeypox in Ireland, including three people who have been hospitalised.

This comes as the World Health Organization held its first emergency committee meeting on Thursday to discuss whether monkeypox outbreaks globally should be considered a public health emergency of international concern.