Two further cases of Monkeypox have been identified in Scotland, although health chiefs insist the risk of the disease is low.
Cases in the UK have now surpassed the 300 mark, with 73 new cases in England, two in Scotland and two more in Wales.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed the news and as of June 5, there were 302 total cases, including 287 in England, ten in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland and three in Wales.
READ MORE: Site of historic Edinburgh pub to be transformed into complex with flats and shops
The Daily Record reports that a large proportion of cases so far have been identified in those who are gay, bisexual and men who have sex with other men community.
Public Health Scotland have been working closely with NHS Boards across the country and other partners to raise awareness of the disease and ensure services are ready to respond.
Monkeypox is a viral infection only recently detected in the UK.
It is normally a sexually-transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by direct contact during sex. It can also be contracted through touching bedding, towels or clothing that has been in contact with someone who has a Monkeypox-type rash.
According to the UKHSA, Monkeypox does not usually spread easily between people and the overall risk to the UK population remains low.
The disease is usually mild but can cause severe illness in some cases.
Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.
A rash can develop, often beginning on the face, which then spreads to other parts of the body including the genitals.
Further information on the symptoms of and treatment for Monkeypox are available on NHS Inform.
