77 more cases of monkeypox have been detected in the UK, according to health officials.
It brings the total number of confirmed cases in the UK to 302, as of 5 June.
73 of the additional cases of smallpox in the monkey were in England, two in Scotland and two in Wales.
The UKHSA said there are currently 287 confirmed cases in England, 10 in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland and three in Wales.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has insisted that the risk to the general population “remains low” because the virus, which is transmitted by close physical contact, does not spread easily.
However, it can live on surfaces such as sheets or towels.
People are advised to take care of unusual rashes or ulceration.
The government did not release updates on the number of daily cases of smallpox during much of the holiday weekend, but on Thursday it said 11 cases were reported.
Last week, UKHSA data said more than 50% of cases in England were found in gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men.
Most cases of smallpox have occurred in people between the ages of 20 and 49.
Use the Chrome browser to get a more accessible video player
1:00 WHO’s “concern” over monkeypox
Of the 190 cases reported between May 6 and 31, 111 cases were men known to be gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men, the UKHSA said.
Professor Kevin Fenton, UKHSA’s regional director of public health, said: , such as kissing, skin – to – skin contact, sex, and sharing things like bedding and towels. “
On Sunday, the World Health Organization said there were 780 confirmed cases in countries where the virus is not commonly found.
The WHO said that cases had been identified in 27 countries where it is not yet “endemic”, ie places where it is expected to be found, with most new cases in Europe and North America, as well as a small number in Mexico, Argentina, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.
The United Kingdom has the highest number of cases, followed by Spain and Portugal.