Monkeypox: Just 10% of high-risk group can be vaccinated amid shortages

More than 35,000 cases of monkeypox were confirmed by the World Health Organization across 92 countries, marking a 20% increase each week over the past two weeks. A total 12 deaths have also been confirmed by the WHO.

Ireland can vaccinate just 10% of those at high risk of contracting monkeypox when a vaccination rollout begins in the coming weeks, the HSE has said.

The vaccine will be prioritised for gay and bisexual men who have sex with men and transgender people, who are currently most at risk of catching the virus.