Experts have warned the nation to beware of Monkeypox symptoms as new cases have been detected. It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has now discovered 15 additional cases of Monkeypox in England.
This brings the total number confirmed in England to 214 as of June 2. The health monitoring website reported three new cases in Scotland, which brings it to a total of eight so far.
There are also two cases in Northern Ireland and only one in Wales. This takes the UK total to 225.
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People have been advised to beware of symptoms as anyone can get Monkeypox. Currently, most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
The health watchdog UKHSA reported that it is particularly important to be aware of the symptoms if you find yourself in any of these groups. People are advised to contact a sexual health clinic if they notice a rash with blisters and they have been either:
- in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have Monkeypox (even if they’ve not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks
- to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks
