Concern about local spread of Monkeypox virus in Melbourne

DANIEL ANDREWS PRESSER

Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas. Source: AAP / JOEL CARRETT/AAPIMAGE

Victorian health officials are concerned about a rise in the number of locally acquired Monkeypox cases being detected in the state. The largest spread of Monkeypox in the country is being seen in Melbourne, and vaccines are in short supply.



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