Italy confirms and isolates 3 cases of monkeypox

Italian health authorities on Friday confirmed and isolated three cases of monkeypox at the infectious disease hospital in Rome. Two of the patients had travelled to the Canary Islands, and one to Vienna.  

All three patients sought treatment at hospital, one with high fever and two for skin rashes and inflamed glands. Health authorities said they have experimental anti-viral drugs to use in case of necessity.

All are in fair condition. On Friday, France, Germany, Belgium and Australia all confirmed their first cases of monkeypox. One of the theories British health officials are exploring is whether the disease is being sexually transmitted.