Spain has logged two deaths since Friday, believed to be the first confirmed fatalities from monkeypox in Europe
Logging its first fatality on Friday 29 July, and another on Saturday, these are thought to be Europe's first confirmed deaths caused by the virus. According to the Associated Press, both fatalities were young men.
This may leave some Scots seeking key information about the virus, which was recently deemed a global emergency by the WHO. Here are symptoms, at-risk groups and how to get a vaccine if you are applicable.The rash will typically go through four phases: Currently the virus is most prevalent in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men, and are primarily associated with recent travel to London or Europe according to PHS. Some at-risk people will receive access to Scotland's pre-exposure programme.
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