Monkeypox cases continue to climb in the United Kingdom.

As officials work to tackle the “unprecedented” outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency has amended self-isolation guidelines.

So far, the UK has confirmed 20 cases, with more due to be announced later today (Monday, May 23, 2022).

More than 80 instances have also been reported in Europe, the United States, Canada, Israel, and Australia.

The disease, first discovered in animals, can be passed from person to person via close physical contact, including intercourse.

According to the UK Health Security Agency, a significant proportion of recent cases in the UK and Europe have been found among gay and bisexual men.

At the moment, health officials are advising gay and bisexual men to be on the lookout for any strange rashes or sores.

Doctors advise anyone with odd skin lesions to get medical assistance as soon as possible.

“Sajid directed procurement of the appropriate vaccination months ago as a preventative step, but we are making sure we are further ahead of the curve by taking quick measures to get even more of the vaccine,” a Whitehall source said last week. It is always better to be cautious than sorry.”