The NHS has advised on five steps to take to protect yourself from mpox as another case of the infectious disease has been detected in the UK. A case of the clade Ib strain of mpox was reported in the UK on January 31, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

A case of clade Ib mpox has been reported in the UK, marking the eighth case of the strain in England since October.

Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England. Mpox is caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox, although it is usually much less harmful. Previously, vaccines were available only at sites in London, Brighton and Manchester.

The NHS has urged three groups of people to come forward for an important vaccine as a new case of a potentially deadly virus strain has been detected in England. A new diagnosis of clade Ib mpox was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on January 31.

The NHS have opened 12 new mpox vaccination sites to help protect those at an increased risk of getting the infection. Every region in England will now be able to offer the vaccine, after it previously only being available to those eligible in London, Manchester and Brighton. This is in addition to 19 sites already vaccinating in:

Every area in England will be able to offer jabs against mpox after 12 new vaccination sites opened. Health officials announced on Monday that a dozen new sites have opened across the country, when they previously had only covered London, Brighton and Manchester.

A new diagnosis of clade Ib mpox was reported by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on January 31, with the NHS urging three groups of people to come forward for an important vaccine

The new sites are scattered around the country to ensure everyone can access the vaccine if the need it. The NHS offers the mpox vaccine to those thought to be at higher risk of c

Across England, 12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened, according to health officials. This means every area in the country will be able to offer jabs to those at a higher risk of getting the infection.

12 new centres join 19 that had already been established with those at risk being offered advice on how to avoid the infection