Confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK have more than doubled to 57. The figure, released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), was an increase from the previously confirmed 20 cases.
A new theory has emerged about the spread of the disease. Professor David Heymann, the World Health Organisation’s former assistant director-general for health security and environment, is reported to have said a leading theory was sexual transmission at raves in Spain and Belgium.
There are 56 confirmed cases in England, and Scotland confirmed its first case on Monday. Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency and Public Health Wales each said they have had no confirmed cases.
