The number of monkeypox cases in England is rising daily, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) detecting an additional 14 cases today. This brings the total number of cases confirmed in England to 70 since May 7.
Monkeypox is a 'concern' for hospitals in Greater Manchester, which are understood to be preparing for any cases to arise, senior NHS sources in the region have told the Manchester Evening News . However, there have not been any cases in the North West so far, the UKHSA has confirmed.
Despite further cases being detected, the risk to the UK population remains low, say national medical experts. There are 'plans in place' to deal with any diagnoses that surface in Greater Manchester, and the city's hospital leaders say they are 'watching case numbers very closely'.
