UKHSA publishes first monkeypox technical briefing to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks.There are currently 452 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales. This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 470, as of 12 June. The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA) has detected 104 additional cases of monkeypox in England. 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.Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.Ĭontact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either: There are currently 504 confirmed cases in England, 13 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 5 in Wales.Īnyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 524, as of 14 June. The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA) has detected 52 additional cases of monkeypox in England, one additional case in Scotland and one in Wales.
