Families should stay away from their loved ones if they get monkeypox – under new social distancing rules | The Sun

FAMILIES have been urged to stay away from their loved ones if they have monkeypox, new guidance states.

As cases of the bug continue to rise – Brits now have to stay one metre apart from those who are infected.

The most recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) states that there are 321 cases of the bug in the UK after a further 18 cases were detected yesterday.

Where possible, experts have urged people to sleep in separate rooms and use separate bathrooms.

If this isn't possible, cases should avoid physical contact and keep at least three steps or one metre away from all household members.

It is particularly important, they said, that infected persons stay away from any pregnant members of the household, young children and those who are immunosuppressed.

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This is because anyone in the above groups could be at risk of serious illness.

Anyone can get monkeypox – particularly if you have had close contact, including sexual contact, with an individual with symptoms.

People who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men remain disproportionately affected.

There are currently 305 confirmed cases in England, 11 in Scotland, 2 in Northern Ireland and 3 in Wales.

Doctors have urged people to visit a sexual health clinic if you have a rash or blisters.

Dr Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at UKHSA said: “Self-isolation is an important measure for protecting others from Monkeypox.

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“Staying at home and doing all we can to avoid close contact with other people in the household will prevent the spread of this virus.

“We know that self-isolation is not easy for some so it’s important that people ask for support if needed.”

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