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Jane Kirby & George Thorpe

Monkeypox cases in UK more than double

The number of monkeypox cases in the UK has more than doubled, it has been confirmed.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid said that another 11 cases of the disease had been detected in the country by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) taking the total number of cases to 20. In a tweet, Mr Javid said he has given an update to G7 health ministers about the situation.

He said: "UKHSA have confirmed 11 new cases of monkeypox in the UK. This morning I updated G7 Health Ministers on what we know so far. Most cases are mild, and I can confirm we have procured further doses of vaccines that are effective against Monkeypox."

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