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Phil Norris & Sonia Sharma

Monkeypox cases rise to 524 in UK, health bosses have confirmed

The number of monkeypox cases in the UK has reached 524 cases, it has been confirmed.

There have been 52 new cases reported in England, and one in Wales and one in Scotland, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Overall, there are currently 504 confirmed cases in England, 13 in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland and five 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, reports Wales Online.

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