First case of Clade I mpox detected in Ireland, says HSE

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 - 18:10

Imasha Costa

The HSE has confirmed it has detected its first case of Clade I mpox in Ireland.

It was detected in an Irish resident who had just returned after travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo where the virus is "circulating in the community".

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