The number of onkeypox cases has increased to over 1,200 across the UK as health officials issued a warning prior to the weekend of pride.
Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a total of 1,235 cases confirmed in the United Kingdom in the latest update.
Approximately 700 cases have been recorded in London, and 33 new cases have been detected in the capital since June 26. 77% of UK cases are in London, 692 of 898 cases.
Within a week, 150 new cases were detected in the UK, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to 1,185.
There are 34 cases in Scotland, 10 cases in Wales and 6 cases in Northern Ireland.
People who test positive, have monkeypox symptoms, or are told to self-quarantine are advised not to participate in pride.
Collage of monkeypox rash lesions released by UKHSA
/ / UK Health Security Agency / AFPviAccording to UKHSA, the overwhelming majority of cases are homosexual, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men, warning people to “enjoy pride safely.”
“Before going to an event or party, check for blisters and rashes yourself. If you have monkeypox symptoms or feel sick, don’t attend,” said the monkeypox incident. Wendy Shepherd, director, said.
“If you have a rash or blisters, stay home and call the sexual health clinic for testing. Be aware of monkeypox symptoms for the next few weeks, especially if you are having sex with a new person. please.”
Ms. Shepherd encouraged people to exchange contact details with their sexual partners to limit further communication.
Fifty years after the first Pride March in the UK was held in 1972, it is expected to attract more than 1.5 million people as a Saturday parade or spectator.
Focusing on unity and equality, we will follow some of the same routes that marched 50 years ago.
Monkeypox can spread through clothing, bedding, towels used by people infected with the virus, blisters on the skin, and coughing and sneezing in people with rashes.
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection, said Kevin Fenton, UKSHA London’s regional director of public health, but it can be transmitted through close physical contact and sharing of bedding and towels.
Symptoms of the virus include a rash, spots somewhere on the body, ulcers, what looks like blisters, fever, headache, muscle pain, chills, feeling very tired, and swollen glands.
Call your local sexual health clinic in advance or call 111.