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. There are currently 452 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
