The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 38 years old.ġ52 cases participated in more detailed questionnaires. Of the cases interviewed, 81% were known to be London residents and 99% were male.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first technical briefing on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks.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 452 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales.Īnyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 104 additional cases of monkeypox in England.This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 470, as of 12 June.
