Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser of the UKHSA, said: “We are continuing to promptly detect new monkeypox cases through our extensive surveillance network and NHS services. These people in particularly have been urged to be aware of symptoms, particularly if they have recently had a new sexual partner. The health body said that a “notable proportion of the cases” identified have been among people who are gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men. But health officials stressed people should phone ahead before attending in person.ĭespite the rise in cases, the UKHSA said that the risk to the UK population “remains low”. People with unusual rashes or lesions, particularly if they have had a new sexual partner, have been urged to contact NHS 111 or their local sexual health clinic. As of May 24, no cases had been identified in Wales or Northern Ireland. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the new cases bring the UK total since May 7 to 78.Īmong these cases, 77 were identified in England and one case has been reported in Scotland. Seven more cases of monkeypox have been identified in England, health officials have said.
