Monkeypox: 77 new cases have been discovered in the United Kingdom, bringing the total to 302

77 instances of monkeypox are discovered in the United Kingdom, according to health officials.

The number of reported cases in the country as of June 5th was 302.

In England, there were 287 new cases of monkeypox, ten in Scotland, 2 in N Ireland,  and 3 in Wales.

The risk to general public "remains low," according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), since the virus, that is spread through direct physical contact, is not easily spread.

However, it can survive on surfaces like towels and bedsheets.

People should be on the lookout for unusual rashes or ulcerations.

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men account for more than half of all cases in England, according to data released last week by the UKHSA.

The majority of cases of monkeypox have been reported in people aged between 20 to 49.

The World Health Organization is concerned about monkeypox.

111 of the 190 reported cases between May 6 and May 31 involved bisexual, gay, or men who have sex with other men, according to the UKHSA.

On Sunday, WHO reported 780 confirmed cases of the virus in nations where it is not typically found.

According to the WHO, cases have come up in 27 nations where its not yet "endemic" or where it is assumed to be discovered, with the majority occurring in North America and Europe, with minor numbers in Argentina, Mexico, Morocco, and the UAE

The maximum cases are in the United Kingdom, followed by Spain and Portugal.