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There have been two cases of monkeypox identified in north Wales, health officials have said.
Public Health Wales (PHW) said the initial case was acquired overseas and both cases were identified in two people from the same household.
Monitoring and contact tracing is taking place and the risk to the general public is very low, PHW added.
Both people were admitted to a hospital in England, where one still remains.
Public Health England is also monitoring the situation.
Public Health Wales confirms two cases of rare monkeypox virus have been identified in Wales
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