The Public Health Agency has confirmed there are no cases of monkeypox in Northern Ireland and explained the risk of an outbreak here.
A number of cases of the viral infection have been confirmed in England in what is the largest outbreak of the virus to date in the UK.
Currently, no cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland with the Public Health Agency saying that it is in regular contact with the UKHSA with regards to the outbreak and the risk to those living in NI.