Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the South West, according to the latest Government data. The figures were shared by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in its latest update, but do not specify where in the region the cases have been detected.
The figures released by UKHSA show that, as of June 8, two cases of monkeypox had been detected in the South West. At that point, the majority of cases in England had been confirmed in London (224).
This comes after it was revealed at least three people in the South West had been vaccinated against monkeypox after close contact. Two people in Exeter and one person in Bristol were given a smallpox vaccine after being potentially exposed to monkeypox, according to health chiefs.
