Monkeypox cases have hit hit 1,076 in the UK as the worrying increase continues.
Cases are up from 910 on Friday, it has been confirmed by the UK Health Security Agency.
Latest figures show 1,035 cases in England, five in Northern Ireland, 27 in Scotland and nine in Wales.
Almost 90 per cent, 659, cases reported a home address in London. The South East and North West have the next highest figures.
The Agency, which will be publishing updates twice weekly, said it expects to confirm more cases in the coming days.
Dr Sophia Makki, Incident director at UKHSA, said: “The monkeypox outbreak in the UK continues to grow, with over a thousand cases now confirmed nationwide.
"We expect cases to continue to rise further in the coming days and weeks.
"If you are attending large events over the summer or having sex with new partners, be alert to any monkeypox symptoms so you can get tested rapidly and help avoid passing the infection on.
"Currently the majority of cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men. However, anyone who has had close contact with an individual with symptoms is also at increased risk.
“If you are concerned that you may have monkeypox, don’t go to events, meet with friends or have sexual contact. Instead, stay at home and contact 111 or your local sexual health service for advice.
"We are grateful to all the people who have come forward so far for testing and to assist us with our contact tracing.”
The virus, which was first found in humans back in 1970, has been detected in 35 countries where it is not endemic in the past month.
Monkeypox has been linked to 66 deaths in Central and West Africa, where it is classified as endemic, since the start of the year.
Scientists say it mainly spreads between people through direct, skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact.
Guidance issued by the UKHSA urges people to try and eat and sleep in a different room from those they live with if possible.
