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What we know about the Monkeypox virus so far

The first case of Monkeypox was confirmed in Ireland on Friday. But just how much do we know about this virus which is much milder and less transmissible than Covid. Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons...

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06.29 30 May 2022


What we know about the Monkeypox virus so far


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06.29 30 May 2022


The first case of Monkeypox was confirmed in Ireland on Friday. But just how much do we know about this virus which is much milder and less transmissible than Covid.

Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland spoke to Shane on the show this morning.


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