Since 25 July 2022, the monkeypox case definition recognises those who are orthopox-positive as highly probable cases, and those who test positive on a monkeypox PCR test as confirmed cases.ĭr Sophia Makki, National Incident Director at UKHSA, said: To expand the UK’s capability to detect monkeypox cases, some NHS laboratories are now testing suspected monkeypox samples with an orthopox polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) test (orthopox is the group of viruses which monkeypox is part of). Up to 25 July 2022, there were 2,367 confirmed and 65 highly probable monkeypox cases in the UK: 2,432 in total. It also includes a breakdown of cases in England by region, which demonstrates that a significant majority of cases are in London.įurther epidemiological data and additional analysis can be found in UKHSA’s regular monkeypox technical briefings. It shows that as of 28 July 2022, there are 2,469 confirmed and 77 highly probable monkeypox cases in the UK: 2,546 in total. Of these, 2,638 are in England.įurther epidemiological data and additional analysis can be found in UKHSA’s regular monkeypox technical briefings. It shows that as of 1 August 2022, there are 2,672 confirmed and 87 highly probable monkeypox cases in the UK: 2,759 in total. It also includes a breakdown of cases in England by region, which demonstrates that a high proportion of cases are in London.įurther epidemiological data and additional analysis can be found in UKHSA’s regular monkeypox technical briefings. It shows that as of 4 August 2022, there are 2,768 confirmed and 91 highly probable monkeypox cases in the UK: 2,859 in total. UKHSA has published the latest epidemiological overview for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. Please continue to be aware of symptoms, including rashes and blisters, particularly if you have recently had a new sexual partner. While anyone can get monkeypox, the majority of monkeypox cases in the UK continue to be in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, with the infection being passed on mainly through close contact in interconnected sexual networks. While the most recent data suggests the growth of the outbreak has slowed, we continue to see new cases every day. Of these, 2,883 are in England.Ī breakdown of cases by upper tier local authority has also been published today.ĭata will now be published once a week on Tuesdays.ĭr William Welfare, Incident Director at UKHSA, said:
It shows that as of 8 August 2022, there are 2,914 confirmed and 103 highly probable monkeypox cases in the UK: 3,017 in total. UKHSA has published the latest epidemiological overview for the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.