Three additional monkeypox cases in Scotland and a further 15 in England have been identified.
Health officials have reiterated that anyone can get monkeypox, a rare infection that can spread from person to person.
UK monkeypox cases have reached 225 as of June 2, with 214 in England, eight in Scotland, and one in Wales, according to the latest update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).