How is monkeypox transmitted?
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forhealth tips to live a long and happy life  Most cases of monkeypox are found in Africa, but the disease sometimes appears in the UK. It was first reported here in 2018 and this week two cases were confirmed in North Wales. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. The chances of catching the disease in the UK are rare as it does not spread easily between people. Richard Firth Consultant in Health Protection at Public Health Wales said: "Confirmed cases of monkeypox are a rare event in the UK, and the risk to the general public is very low.  Monkeypox is viral, zoonotic disease, which comes from the monkeypox virus. READ MORE: