“ Health authorities are on alert as four new cases of monkeypox have been detected in England within the gay community, with none of the patients having travelled to Africa.

Three of those identified were found in London and the fourth is in the north east of the nation.

All four self-identify as gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men, leading to warnings from the UK Health Security Agency to those in the community to stay aware.

The latest cases bring the total number of confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK to seven, diagnosed between May 6 and 15.”

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