Two more instances of monkeypox have been verified.

According to the UK Health Security Agency, two additional people in England have been diagnosed with monkeypox.

The individuals share a home but are unrelated to the previous instance, which was announced on May 7.

One of the two new cases was being treated at St Mary’s Hospital in London, while the other was being isolated, according to the agency.

According to the NHS, monkeypox is a rare viral infection that most people recover from in a few weeks.

They were thought to have contracted the sickness in Nigeria before travelling to the United Kingdom.

The agency stated they were being treated at the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.

The two new monkeypox cases, according to Dr Colin Brown, director of clinical and emerging infection at the UKHSA, are unrelated to the case reported on May 7.

“While investigations into the source of the virus are underway, it is crucial to note that it is not easily shared between people and needs close physical contact with an infected symptomatic person,” he said.

“The total risk to the public is still quite minimal.”