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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Katie Weston

UK monkeypox cases hit 106 as NHS 111 overloaded with calls from concerned Brits

There have been 16 more monkeypox cases confirmed in England today bringing the total across the UK to 106.

The new cases, as of May 26, bring the total number confirmed in England since 7 May to 101. There are also three confirmed cases in Scotland, one in Wales and one in Northern Ireland.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), who are at the forefront of protecting the British public from infectious diseases and other health threats, has described the outbreak as "significant and concerning".

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