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First case of monkeypox confirmed in Ireland

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Ireland
First case of monkeypox confirmed in Ireland Copyright  Thomson Reuters 2022
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DUBLIN - Ireland has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, the country's health agency said on Saturday.

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A separate suspected case is also being investigated and test results are awaited, the Health Service Executive (HSE) said in a statement.

Around 20 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, with more than 200 confirmed or suspected infections mostly in Europe.

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