Monkeypox outbreak: 80% of England’s cases in London

Almost 500 cases of monkeypox have been detected among London residents

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There are almost 800 cases of monkeypox across the UK, with an overwhelming majority in London among men aged in their 30s.

Of 624 cases across England with a reported home address, 80 per cent - or 498 cases - are known to be residents in the capital, according to a UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) update on Tuesday.