There has been a notable rise in the number of monkeypox cases identified in the North West. The climbing figures come as the number of cases across England has reached more than 700, revealed by the latest data.
The number of monkeypox cases in the North West has increased from a handful, less than five, just two weeks ago. The figure now stands at 26, according to the UK Health Security Agency, which published the most up-to-date numbers today (June 21).
The Manchester Evening News reported on Monday, June 20, that a suspected case of monkeypox had been reported in Greater Manchester. As of the week ending June 12, the latest data available, a suspected case has been reported in Wigan but there have not been any more reported in the other boroughs of the region.
