Monkeypox has been slammed as a 'completely inappropriate term' by Manchester leaders. The comments come as the World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is coming up with a new name for the virus after more than 30 scientists wrote the 'urgent need for a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatising name.
The illness is seeing a rise in the UK as of the latest figures published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on Tuesday, June 21. In the North West, cases have risen by more than five times in just two weeks - from less than five to 26.
Greater Manchester has seen a suspected case be reported in Wigan, however it is understood that there have been no other suspected cases reported elsewhere in the region so far. Manchester City Council has today (June 22) shared its plan to deal with the latest increase.
