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Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published14 May 2022
Last updated6 June 2022 — See all updates
Latest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 73 additional cases of monkeypox in England, 2 additional cases in Scotland and 2 in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 302 as of 5 June.
There are currently 287 confirmed cases in England, 10 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. People who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men remain disproportionately affected.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/...atest-updates#full-publication-update-history
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published14 May 2022
Last updated6 June 2022 — See all updates
Latest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 73 additional cases of monkeypox in England, 2 additional cases in Scotland and 2 in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 302 as of 5 June.
There are currently 287 confirmed cases in England, 10 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. People who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men remain disproportionately affected.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
- in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have monkeypox (even if they’ve not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks
- to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks
...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/...atest-updates#full-publication-update-history
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Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 7 June 2022 — See all updates
Latest
Monkeypox designated a notifiable disease
Monkeypox is to be listed as a notifiable disease in law from 8 June 2022.
Legislation has been laid today (7 June 2022) which will make monkeypox a notifiable infectious disease under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 from 8 June 2022.
This means all doctors in England are required to notify their local council or local Health Protection Team (HPT) if they suspect a patient has monkeypox. Laboratories must also notify the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) if the monkeypox virus is identified in a laboratory sample.
Wendi Shepherd, monkeypox incident director at UKHSA, said:
Full guidance about reporting notifiable diseases and causative organisms can be found on GOV.UK.
It is important anyone concerned they may have symptoms of monkeypox feels able to access healthcare and clinical advice immediately.
To enable this, The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2022 have been amended making the diagnosis and treatment of monkeypox, and suspected monkeypox, exempt from charges for all
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...latest-updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 7 June 2022 — See all updates
Latest
Monkeypox designated a notifiable disease
Monkeypox is to be listed as a notifiable disease in law from 8 June 2022.
Legislation has been laid today (7 June 2022) which will make monkeypox a notifiable infectious disease under the Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 from 8 June 2022.
This means all doctors in England are required to notify their local council or local Health Protection Team (HPT) if they suspect a patient has monkeypox. Laboratories must also notify the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) if the monkeypox virus is identified in a laboratory sample.
Wendi Shepherd, monkeypox incident director at UKHSA, said:
Rapid diagnosis and reporting is the key to interrupting transmission and containing any further spread of monkeypox. This new legislation will support us and our health partners to swiftly identify, treat and control the disease.
It also supports us with the swift collection and analysis of data which enables us to detect possible outbreaks of the disease and trace close contacts rapidly, whilst offering vaccinations where appropriate to limit onward transmission.
It also supports us with the swift collection and analysis of data which enables us to detect possible outbreaks of the disease and trace close contacts rapidly, whilst offering vaccinations where appropriate to limit onward transmission.
Full guidance about reporting notifiable diseases and causative organisms can be found on GOV.UK.
It is important anyone concerned they may have symptoms of monkeypox feels able to access healthcare and clinical advice immediately.
To enable this, The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2022 have been amended making the diagnosis and treatment of monkeypox, and suspected monkeypox, exempt from charges for all
...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...latest-updates
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 8 June 2022 — See all updates
...
Latest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 18 additional cases of monkeypox in England, and one additional case in Scotland.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 321 as of 7 June.
There are currently 305 confirmed cases in England, 11 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. People who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men remain disproportionately affected.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 8 June 2022 — See all updates
...
Latest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 18 additional cases of monkeypox in England, and one additional case in Scotland.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 321 as of 7 June.
There are currently 305 confirmed cases in England, 11 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. People who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men remain disproportionately affected.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
- in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have monkeypox (even if they’ve not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks
- to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates - GOV.UK ([url]www.gov.uk)[/URL]
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 43 additional cases of monkeypox in England, one additional case in Scotland and one additional case in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 366 as of 9 June.
There are currently 348 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 43 additional cases of monkeypox in England, one additional case in Scotland and one additional case in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 366 as of 9 June.
There are currently 348 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales.
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 13 June 2022 — See all updates
Latest
Monday 13 June 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 104 additional cases of monkeypox in England.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 470, as of 12 June.
There are currently 452 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first technical briefing on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The briefing shares UKHSA analysis with other public health investigators and academic partners.
This first publication includes updated epidemiological data, with evidence from anonymised detailed interviews with patients which are helping us to understand transmission and to determine how to target interventions.
Of the cases interviewed, 81% were known to be London residents and 99% were male. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 38 years old.
152 cases participated in more detailed questionnaires. In this data, 151 of the 152 men interviewed identified as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men, or reported same sex contact. Recent foreign travel, within 21 days prior to symptom onset, was reported by 75 cases, with 59 of these reporting travel within Europe.
We also share preliminary assessment of the genomic differences between the outbreak virus and previous monkeypox viruses. In any emerging infection outbreak we assess the virus or bacteria for any changes. We will be working to investigate the significance of the mutations identified so far to determine if they will have any impact on the virus’ behaviour
Dr Meera Chand, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections, UKHSA said:
UKHSA has identified a number of aspects of this outbreak which require further investigation. We will release the results of our ongoing investigations in subsequent technical briefings – these will be published regularly.
...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 13 June 2022 — See all updates
Latest
Monday 13 June 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 104 additional cases of monkeypox in England.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 470, as of 12 June.
There are currently 452 confirmed cases in England, 12 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 4 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
- in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have monkeypox (even if they’ve not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks.
- to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first technical briefing on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The briefing shares UKHSA analysis with other public health investigators and academic partners.
This first publication includes updated epidemiological data, with evidence from anonymised detailed interviews with patients which are helping us to understand transmission and to determine how to target interventions.
Of the cases interviewed, 81% were known to be London residents and 99% were male. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 38 years old.
152 cases participated in more detailed questionnaires. In this data, 151 of the 152 men interviewed identified as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men, or reported same sex contact. Recent foreign travel, within 21 days prior to symptom onset, was reported by 75 cases, with 59 of these reporting travel within Europe.
We also share preliminary assessment of the genomic differences between the outbreak virus and previous monkeypox viruses. In any emerging infection outbreak we assess the virus or bacteria for any changes. We will be working to investigate the significance of the mutations identified so far to determine if they will have any impact on the virus’ behaviour
Dr Meera Chand, Director of Clinical and Emerging Infections, UKHSA said:
We are working, both in the UK and together with global partners, to progress the investigations that we need to help us better understand the virus, its transmission and the best use of mitigations such as vaccines and treatments. We use the new data rapidly to inform the public health response and we continue to work to reduce transmission.
We are grateful to all those who have come forward for testing and the patients who continue to help us understand the outbreak through participating in studies and investigations.
We are grateful to all those who have come forward for testing and the patients who continue to help us understand the outbreak through participating in studies and investigations.
UKHSA has identified a number of aspects of this outbreak which require further investigation. We will release the results of our ongoing investigations in subsequent technical briefings – these will be published regularly.
...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 15 June 2022 — See all updates
...
Latest
Wednesday 15 June 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 52 additional cases of monkeypox in England, one additional case in Scotland and one in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 524, as of 14 June.
There are currently 504 confirmed cases in England, 13 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 5 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 15 June 2022 — See all updates
...
Latest
Wednesday 15 June 2022
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 52 additional cases of monkeypox in England, one additional case in Scotland and one in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 524, as of 14 June.
There are currently 504 confirmed cases in England, 13 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 5 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
- in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have monkeypox (even if they’ve not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks.
- to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 17 June 2022 — See all updates
...
Latest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 46 additional cases of monkeypox in England, 3 additional cases in Scotland and 1 in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 574, as of 16 June.
There are currently 550 confirmed cases in England, 16 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 6 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
Latest updates on cases of monkeypox identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
From:UK Health Security Agency
Published 14 May 2022
Last updated 17 June 2022 — See all updates
...
Latest
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 46 additional cases of monkeypox in England, 3 additional cases in Scotland and 1 in Wales.
This brings the total number confirmed in the UK to 574, as of 16 June.
There are currently 550 confirmed cases in England, 16 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 6 in Wales.
Anyone can get monkeypox, particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms. Currently most cases have been in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men.
Contact a sexual health clinic if you have a rash with blisters and you’ve been either:
- in close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has or might have monkeypox (even if they’ve not been tested yet) in the past 3 weeks
- to West or Central Africa in the past 3 weeks
As case numbers of monkeypox continue to rise and with many summer events and festivals ahead, we’re reminding people to be aware of the symptoms of monkeypox, particularly if you’ve recently had new or multiple sexual partners, to help prevent further spread and protect others.
If you have a rash with blisters, or any other monkeypox symptoms, 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. Please contact the clinic ahead of your visit and avoid close contact with others until you’ve been seen by a clinician.
UKHSA is working closely with partners across the country, including event organisers and venues, to raise public awareness of monkeypox symptoms so everyone has a safe, happy and healthy summer.
...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
If you have a rash with blisters, or any other monkeypox symptoms, 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. Please contact the clinic ahead of your visit and avoid close contact with others until you’ve been seen by a clinician.
UKHSA is working closely with partners across the country, including event organisers and venues, to raise public awareness of monkeypox symptoms so everyone has a safe, happy and healthy summer.
...
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Research and analysis
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 21 June 2022
Published 21 June 2022
Contents
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case.
There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation
This is as of 20 June 2022.
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 20 June 2022 there were 793 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 18 were in Scotland, 3 were in Northern Ireland, 6 were in Wales and 766 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 20 June 2022
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (80%, 498 of 624 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 758 (99%) confirmed cases were male, with 5 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 37 years (interquartile range 31-43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 20 June 2022
*Address not yet confirmed
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week on the UKHSA News Stories page.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
Additional resources
Monkeypox technical briefings
Monkeypox: Case Definitions. Published: 20 May 2022; Updated: 24 May 2022
Monkeypox contact tracing guidance: classification of contacts and advice for vaccination and follow up. Published: 20 May 2022
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...utbreak-epidemiological-overview-21-june-2022
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 21 June 2022
Published 21 June 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case.
There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation
This is as of 20 June 2022.
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 20 June 2022 there were 793 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 18 were in Scotland, 3 were in Northern Ireland, 6 were in Wales and 766 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 20 June 2022
| England | 766 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Scotland | 18 |
| Wales | 6 |
| Total | 793 |
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (80%, 498 of 624 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 758 (99%) confirmed cases were male, with 5 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 37 years (interquartile range 31-43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 20 June 2022
| East of England | 20 |
| East Midlands | 8 |
| London | 498 |
| North East | 5 |
| North West | 26 |
| South East | 37 |
| South West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 12 |
| Under investigation* | 142 |
| Total | 766 |
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week on the UKHSA News Stories page.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
Additional resources
Monkeypox technical briefings
Monkeypox: Case Definitions. Published: 20 May 2022; Updated: 24 May 2022
Monkeypox contact tracing guidance: classification of contacts and advice for vaccination and follow up. Published: 20 May 2022
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...utbreak-epidemiological-overview-21-june-2022
Pathfinder
Editor, Senior Moderator
Press release
Monkeypox vaccine to be offered more widely to help control outbreak
UK Health Security Agency publishes new guidance on offering the Imvanex vaccine to men considered to be at higher risk of exposure.
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 21 June 2022
A strategy published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends that some gay and bisexual men at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox should be offered vaccines to help control the recent outbreak of the virus.
Although anyone can contract monkeypox, data from the latest outbreak shows higher levels of transmission within – but not exclusive to – the sexual networks of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
The virus is not currently defined as a sexually transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by close and intimate contact that occurs during sex.
In response, the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) vaccination strategy recommends offering the smallpox vaccine Imvanex, which is shown to be effective against monkeypox, to men considered to be at higher risk of exposure.
The strategy is endorsed by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which was consulted on the eligibility criteria for the vaccine.
An individual’s eligibility would depend on a number of factors but would be similar to the criteria used to assess those eligible for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – but applied regardless of HIV status.
The strategy states that a clinician may advise vaccination for someone who, for example, has multiple partners, participates in group sex or attends ‘sex on premises’ venues.
NHS England is due to set out details on how eligible people can get vaccinated shortly. People are advised not to come forward for the vaccine until contacted.
Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at UKHSA, said:
Alex Sparrowhawk, Health Promotion Specialist at Terrence Higgins Trust, said:
Robbie de Santos, Director of Communications and External Affairs at Stonewall, said:
Monkeypox vaccine to be offered more widely to help control outbreak
UK Health Security Agency publishes new guidance on offering the Imvanex vaccine to men considered to be at higher risk of exposure.
From: UK Health Security Agency
Published 21 June 2022
A strategy published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recommends that some gay and bisexual men at higher risk of exposure to monkeypox should be offered vaccines to help control the recent outbreak of the virus.
Although anyone can contract monkeypox, data from the latest outbreak shows higher levels of transmission within – but not exclusive to – the sexual networks of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
The virus is not currently defined as a sexually transmitted infection, but it can be passed on by close and intimate contact that occurs during sex.
In response, the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) vaccination strategy recommends offering the smallpox vaccine Imvanex, which is shown to be effective against monkeypox, to men considered to be at higher risk of exposure.
The strategy is endorsed by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), which was consulted on the eligibility criteria for the vaccine.
An individual’s eligibility would depend on a number of factors but would be similar to the criteria used to assess those eligible for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – but applied regardless of HIV status.
The strategy states that a clinician may advise vaccination for someone who, for example, has multiple partners, participates in group sex or attends ‘sex on premises’ venues.
NHS England is due to set out details on how eligible people can get vaccinated shortly. People are advised not to come forward for the vaccine until contacted.
Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at UKHSA, said:
Our extensive contact tracing work has helped to limit the spread of the monkeypox virus, but we are continuing to see a notable proportion of cases in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. By expanding the vaccine offer to those at higher risk, we hope to break chains of transmission and help contain the outbreak.
Although most cases are mild, severe illness can occur in some people, so it is important we use the available vaccine to target groups where spread is ongoing. The NHS will soon set out details on how this will be delivered – so do not come forward for the vaccine yet.
In the meantime, everyone should continue to be alert to any new spots, ulcers or blisters on any part of their body, particularly if they’ve had close contact with a new partner. If you think you have these symptoms, avoid close contact with others and call NHS 111 or your local sexual health centre, though please phone ahead before attending.
Although most cases are mild, severe illness can occur in some people, so it is important we use the available vaccine to target groups where spread is ongoing. The NHS will soon set out details on how this will be delivered – so do not come forward for the vaccine yet.
In the meantime, everyone should continue to be alert to any new spots, ulcers or blisters on any part of their body, particularly if they’ve had close contact with a new partner. If you think you have these symptoms, avoid close contact with others and call NHS 111 or your local sexual health centre, though please phone ahead before attending.
Alex Sparrowhawk, Health Promotion Specialist at Terrence Higgins Trust, said:
This targeted vaccination programme is a positive move forward while the data still shows monkeypox is disproportionately affecting gay and bisexual men in the UK.
We encourage everyone, regardless of their sexuality, to be vigilant about new spots, ulcers and blisters. We are continuing to closely monitor the latest data in order to play our part in providing the latest guidance and health information on monkeypox, to empower the communities most affected to best protect their health.
We encourage everyone, regardless of their sexuality, to be vigilant about new spots, ulcers and blisters. We are continuing to closely monitor the latest data in order to play our part in providing the latest guidance and health information on monkeypox, to empower the communities most affected to best protect their health.
Robbie de Santos, Director of Communications and External Affairs at Stonewall, said:
While we know anyone can catch monkeypox, we welcome the vaccine being offered to those gay and bi men who are eligible and currently at a higher risk of getting the virus.
It is important that gay and bi men get the vaccine when offered to protect themselves and others. Let’s help get the outbreak under control so we can all have a safe and happy pride season.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...ntrol-outbreak
It is important that gay and bi men get the vaccine when offered to protect themselves and others. Let’s help get the outbreak under control so we can all have a safe and happy pride season.
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 24 June 2022
Updated 24 June 2022
Contents
Current epidemiological situation
This is as of 23 June 2022.
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 23 June 2022 there were 910 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 26 were in Scotland, 3 were in Northern Ireland, 8 were in Wales and 873 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 23 June 2022 (n = 910)
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (80%, 590 of 739 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 861 (99%) confirmed cases were male, with 5 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 23 June 2022 (n=873)
*Address not yet confirmed
**Negative numbers may be due to updates to known case residence
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 24 June 2022
Updated 24 June 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
- Contact
Current epidemiological situation
This is as of 23 June 2022.
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 23 June 2022 there were 910 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 26 were in Scotland, 3 were in Northern Ireland, 8 were in Wales and 873 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 23 June 2022 (n = 910)
| England | 873 | +107 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 0 |
| Scotland | 26 | +8 |
| Wales | 8 | +2 |
| Total | 910 | +117 |
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (80%, 590 of 739 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 861 (99%) confirmed cases were male, with 5 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 23 June 2022 (n=873)
| East of England | 23 | +3 |
| East Midlands | 9 | +1 |
| London | 590 | +92 |
| North East | 5 | 0 |
| North West | 31 | +5 |
| South East | 46 | +9 |
| South West | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 0 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 15 | +3 |
| Under investigation* | 134 | -8 |
| Total | 873 | +107 |
**Negative numbers may be due to updates to known case residence
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 28 June 2022
Updated 28 June 2022
Contents
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 26 June 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 26 June 2022 there were 1,076 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 27 were in Scotland, 5 were in Northern Ireland, 9 were in Wales and 1,035 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 26 June 2022
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (79%, 659 of 833 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1033 (100%) confirmed cases were male, with 5 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 26 June 2022
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. Please note: due to technical difficulties, this report shows data up to Sunday 26 June.
As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week in the UKHSA News Stories page.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 28 June 2022
Updated 28 June 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation as of 26 June 2022
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 26 June 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 26 June 2022 there were 1,076 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 27 were in Scotland, 5 were in Northern Ireland, 9 were in Wales and 1,035 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 26 June 2022
| England | 1,035 | +162 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | +2 |
| Scotland | 27 | +1 |
| Wales | 9 | +1 |
| Total | 1,076 | +166 |
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 26 June 2022
| East of England | 29 | +6 |
| East Midlands | 11 | +2 |
| London | 659 | +69 |
| North East | 7 | +2 |
| North West | 34 | +3 |
| South East | 56 | +10 |
| South West | 11 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 13 | +1 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 13 | -2 |
| Under investigation | 202 | +68 |
| Total | 1,035 | +162 |
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. Please note: due to technical difficulties, this report shows data up to Sunday 26 June.
As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week in the UKHSA News Stories page.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 5 July 2022
Updated 5 July 2022
Contents
Current epidemiological situation as of 4 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 4 July 2022 there were 1,351 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 40 were in Scotland, 11 were in Northern Ireland, 15 were in Wales and 1,285 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 4 July 2022 (n = 1,351)
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (77%, 867 of 1,128 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1,273 (100%) confirmed cases were male, with 6 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 4 July 2022 (n = 1,285)
*Address not yet confirmed
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the UKHSA news stories previously published 3 times a week.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
Additional resources
Monkeypox technical briefings.
Monkeypox: Case Definitions. Published: 20 May 2022; Updated: 24 May 2022.
Monkeypox contact tracing guidance: classification of contacts and advice for vaccination and follow-up. Published: 20 May 2022.
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...ew-5-july-2022
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 5 July 2022
Updated 5 July 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation as of 4 July 2022
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
Current epidemiological situation as of 4 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 4 July 2022 there were 1,351 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 40 were in Scotland, 11 were in Northern Ireland, 15 were in Wales and 1,285 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 4 July 2022 (n = 1,351)
| England | 1,285 | +100 |
| Northern Ireland | 11 | +5 |
| Scotland | 40 | +6 |
| Wales | 15 | +5 |
| 1,351 | +116 |
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 4 July 2022 (n = 1,285)
| East of England | 46 | +13 |
| East Midlands | 12 | +1 |
| London | 867 | +175 |
| North East | 10 | +3 |
| North West | 57 | +13 |
| South East | 82 | +16 |
| South West | 17 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 20 | +3 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 17 | +3 |
| Under investigation* | 157 | -130 |
| 1,285 | +100 |
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the UKHSA news stories previously published 3 times a week.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
Additional resources
Monkeypox technical briefings.
Monkeypox: Case Definitions. Published: 20 May 2022; Updated: 24 May 2022.
Monkeypox contact tracing guidance: classification of contacts and advice for vaccination and follow-up. Published: 20 May 2022.
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Editor, Senior Moderator
Research and analysis
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 8 July 2022
Updated 8 July 2022
Contents
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 7 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 7 July 2022 there were 1,552 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 41 were in Scotland, 11 were in Northern Ireland, 18 were in Wales and 1,482 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 7 July 2022
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (75%, 963 of 1,289 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1,460 (99.6%) confirmed cases were male, with 6 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 7 July 2022
*Address not yet confirmed
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 8 July 2022
Updated 8 July 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation as of 7 July 2022
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 7 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 7 July 2022 there were 1,552 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 41 were in Scotland, 11 were in Northern Ireland, 18 were in Wales and 1,482 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 7 July 2022
| England | 1,482 | +197 |
| Northern Ireland | 11 | 0 |
| Scotland | 41 | +1 |
| Wales | 18 | +3 |
| Total | 1,552 | +201 |
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (75%, 963 of 1,289 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1,460 (99.6%) confirmed cases were male, with 6 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 7 July 2022
| East of England | 53 | +7 |
| East Midlands | 15 | +3 |
| London | 963 | +96 |
| North East | 18 | +8 |
| North West | 77 | +20 |
| South East | 96 | +14 |
| South West | 22 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 25 | +5 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 20 | +3 |
| Under investigation* | 193 | +36 |
| Total | 1,482 | +197 |
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Editor, Senior Moderator
Research and analysis
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 12 July 2022
Updated 12 July 2022
Contents
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 11 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 11 July 2022 there were 1,735 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 44 were in Scotland, 12 were in Northern Ireland, 19 were in Wales and 1,660 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 11 July 2022
A high proportion of England cases were known to be London residents (75%, 1,229 of 1,644 with reported home address). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1,633 (99.4%) confirmed cases were male, with 10 confirmed female cases. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 36 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 11 July 2022
*Decreases in this column are due to updated case location.
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
Additional resources
Monkeypox technical briefings
Monkeypox: case definitions
Monkeypox contact tracing: classification of contacts and advice for vaccination and follow up
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 12 July 2022
Updated 12 July 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation as of 11 July 2022
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 11 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 11 July 2022 there were 1,735 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 44 were in Scotland, 12 were in Northern Ireland, 19 were in Wales and 1,660 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 11 July 2022
| England | 1,660 | +178 |
| Northern Ireland | 12 | +1 |
| Scotland | 44 | +3 |
| Wales | 19 | +1 |
| Total | 1,735 | +183 |
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 11 July 2022
| East of England | 68 | +15 |
| East Midlands | 19 | +4 |
| London | 1,229 | +266 |
| North East | 18 | 0 |
| North West | 98 | +21 |
| South East | 129 | +33 |
| South West | 25 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 36 | +11 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 22 | +2 |
| Under investigation | 16 | -177 |
| Total | 1,660 | +178 |
Data sources
Monkeypox surveillance data in England is currently compiled daily, based on monkeypox virus test results from the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) in UKHSA. This is combined with case information recorded by local Health Protection Teams in the UKHSA national case management system.
Counts of confirmed cases in Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are submitted to UKHSA by Public Health Wales, Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and Public Health Scotland respectively.
Information about this publication
This update is currently published on Tuesdays and Fridays, using data extracted by 9.30am on Mondays and Thursdays. As of 21 June 2022, this report replaces the news stories previously published 3 times a week.
These figures are used for official reporting of monkeypox confirmed case counts in the UK.
England counts may differ from those published in the Notifications of infectious diseases (NOIDs) causative agents weekly report. This is due to differences in timings of when the data is compiled, and differences in processing of duplicate data (for example, if a person has tested more than once but insufficient information is provided to identify them).
Additional resources
Monkeypox technical briefings
Monkeypox: case definitions
Monkeypox contact tracing: classification of contacts and advice for vaccination and follow up
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...utbreak-epidemiological-overview-12-july-2022
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UK: Monkeypox cases rise to 1,735 with most cases in London
today (July 12 2022)
LONDON (AP) — British health officials say there have now been 1,735 confirmed cases of monkeypox and that three-quarters of those cases are in London, according to data released on Tuesday.
https://apnews.com/article/health-london-epidemics-b3ea00cd12e2a21fa56609ed69971f85
today (July 12 2022)
LONDON (AP) — British health officials say there have now been 1,735 confirmed cases of monkeypox and that three-quarters of those cases are in London, according to data released on Tuesday.
https://apnews.com/article/health-london-epidemics-b3ea00cd12e2a21fa56609ed69971f85
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 15 July 2022
Updated 15 July 2022
Contents
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 14 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 14 July 2022 there were 1,856 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 46 were in Scotland, 12 were in Northern Ireland, 20 were in Wales and 1,778 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 14 July 2022
A high proportion of England cases were London residents (75%, 1,313 of 1,762 with location information). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1748 (99.4%) were male and 10 were female. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 37 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 14 July 2022
*Address not yet confirmed
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Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 15 July 2022
Updated 15 July 2022
Contents
- Current epidemiological situation as of 14 July 2022
- Data sources
- Information about this publication
- Additional resources
Between 2018 and 2021, there had been 7 cases of monkeypox in the UK. Of these, 4 were imported, 2 were cases in household contacts, and 1 was a case in a health care worker involved in the care of an imported case. There was no documented community transmission in previous outbreaks.
Current epidemiological situation as of 14 July 2022
Cases of monkeypox infection were confirmed in England from 6 May 2022. The outbreak has mainly been in gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men without documented history of travel to endemic countries. Further details on the epidemiology are available in the monkeypox technical briefing.
Up to 14 July 2022 there were 1,856 laboratory confirmed cases in the UK. Of these, 46 were in Scotland, 12 were in Northern Ireland, 20 were in Wales and 1,778 were in England.
Table 1: Number of laboratory confirmed cases by UK nation of residence, 6 May to 14 July 2022
| England | 1,778 | +118 |
| Northern Ireland | 12 | 0 |
| Scotland | 46 | +2 |
| Wales | 20 | +1 |
| Total | 1,856 | +121 |
A high proportion of England cases were London residents (75%, 1,313 of 1,762 with location information). For confirmed cases in the UK, where gender information was available, 1748 (99.4%) were male and 10 were female. The median age of confirmed cases in the UK was 37 years (interquartile range 31 to 43).
Table 2: Number of laboratory confirmed monkeypox cases by region of residence, England, 6 May to 14 July 2022
| East of England | 69 | +1 |
| East Midlands | 20 | +1 |
| London | 1,313 | +84 |
| North East | 18 | 0 |
| North West | 105 | +7 |
| South East | 144 | +15 |
| South West | 28 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 40 | +4 |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 25 | +3 |
| Under investigation* | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 1,778 | +118 |
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