Monkeypox cases rise to three in North Wales Monkeypox cases rise to three in North Wales In a follow-up on the monkeypox cases reported in North Wales, Public Health Wales now reports a third case of the viral infection in another member of the same household, according to local media. Monkeypox Image/CDC Public Health Wales and Public Health England have confirmed they are monitoring three cases of imported Monkeypox identified in North Wales. The first case was acquired overseas, and all three cases are members of the same household. All cases were admitted to a hospital in England, where two currently remain.