Most cases of monkeypox have been in gay and bisexual men, the United Kingdom's Health Security Agency announced Friday.
The government released a report Thursday night stating, "Investigations to date have identified links to gay bars, saunas and the use of dating apps in the UK and abroad.".
A total of 207 cases of monkeypox have been identified in the U.K., DailyMail.com reported.
The British news site reported last week that the world's biggest gay dating app, Grindr, alerted users of monkeypox symptoms.
Professor Kevin Fenton, London regional director for public health said monkeypox "Can affect anyone but we know that many of the most recent diagnoses are in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, many of whom live in, or have links to London."
97%. 3%. "We're reminding everyone of the symptoms of monkeypox, and especially gay and bisexual men in particular, to be especially aware and seek advice immediately by calling NHS 111 or their local sexual health clinic if they have concerns," he said.
A former WHO official said last month the outbreak of monkeypox in a dozen Western nations is a "Random event" that appears to have been the result of transmission among homosexual and bisexual men at two raves held in Spain and Belgium.
https://www.wnd.com/2022/06/health-chief-monkeypox-driven-gay-bars-saunas-dating-apps/
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