The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected 225 cases of monkeypox across the UK – correct as of June 2.
England has recorded the majority of these (214), Scotland has eight confirmed cases, while Northern Ireland and Wales have recorded two and one cases, respectively.
Despite the outbreak of infections, the UKHSA has insisted the risk to the wider public remains low.
But they are advising that anyone who has had direct or household contact, with a confirmed case to isolate for 21 days.