A new virus has been making headlines across the globe as it spread to more than a dozen countries in a matter of weeks.
As concerns have been increasing, the HSE confirmed today that it has secured an order of vaccines against monkeypox which is expected to be delivered very soon, according to a spokesperson.The first case to be confirmed on the island of Ireland was reported on Thursday in the North, and so, Chief Executive Paul Reid said the HSE was engaging with the international community regarding the necessary management of the disease.
At this point, there are no solid plans for the widespread rollout of the vaccine, however, it is understood that healthcare workers would be the first to receive it. "We will take our advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee for the moment," he said.