Fearing that a novel strain of the virus may have already made its way to the UK, Britain has hurried to stockpile vials of the Mpox vaccine.
Following confirmation by Swedish officials that a fatal strain of the virus has entered their country, health officials have been advised to keep an eye out for cases of the illness.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also provided information to the NHS to ensure they can identify signs of the Clade 1 mpox variety.