Thirty-six more cases of monkeypox have been identified by UKHSA since 7th May, bringing the total number of cases confirmed in England to 56.
The agency insists that while the current outbreak is significant and concerning, the risk to the UK population remains low.
Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser, UKHSA, said: “Alongside reports of further cases being identified in other countries globally, we continue to identify additional cases in the UK. Thank you to everyone who has come forward for testing already and supported our contact tracing efforts – you are helping us limit the spread of this infection in the UK.
“Because the virus spreads through close contact, we are urging everyone to be aware of any unusual rashes or lesions and to contact a sexual health service if they have any symptoms.
“A notable proportion of recent cases in the UK and Europe have been found in gay and bisexual men so we are particularly encouraging these men to be alert to the symptoms.”
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