![]() Only a fifth of cases had travelled from a European country in the past three weeks, suggesting the vast majority picked up the virus in the UK. In a report released on Wednesday night, the UKHSA released its first analysis, covering the country's first 153 cases.īy May 31, 132 of the 153 cases in England were among London residents (86 per cent). More than 60 per cent of domestic infections have been among gay and bisexual men, with more than 86 per cent based in the epicentre London. Only two cases have been women. In a report published last night, the UKHSA revealed the UK's cluster of cases are linked to gay bars, saunas and dating apps. Scientists are still unsure what is driving the current outbreak, now spotted in two dozen countries, given the virus is normally confined to people returning from Africa. The new cases bring the total number confirmed in England to 199, while there have been five in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland and one in Wales. Officials said it was 'particularly important' these men are aware of new lesions, rashes or scabs and get in contact with a sexual health clinic. Eleven more people in England have been diagnosed with monkeypox, bringing the cumulative number of UK cases to 207.Īnnouncing the new patients today, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reiterated that most cases have been in gay and bisexual men.
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