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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

NHS 111 ‘overloaded’ with callers asking if rash is monkeypox

REUTERS

The NHS 111 helpline has been “overloaded” with people calling to check whether their rash could be monkeypox, a senior health official has said.

A further 16 cases were identified in England on Friday, bringing the total to 101 since the start of the outbreak.

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