The UK Health Security Agency has published the latest data report on monkeypox in the UK and the trend continues steadily upwards.
As of Sunday 26 June, there are 1,076 confirmed cases in the UK compared to 910 on figures released the previous Tuesday.
This report is published every Tuesday and Friday.
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.”
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