A rise in Mpox cases in the Northwest has led to calls from Liverpool City Council for people to ‘stay alert’.
According to Government figures, a total of 452 cases of Mpox were reported between 2023 and 2025 in the UK, with 418 of these being in England.
The NHS states that Mpox can be spread from person to person through any close physical contact with mpox blisters or scabs.
Despite these findings, Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Culture, Health and Wellbeing said: “We have made excellent progress tackling Mpox in the UK since the outbreak was first identified in May 2022.”
He continued: “In Liverpool we kept cases to a minimum by ensuring that we supported people with information around symptoms, where to go for support and vaccination, and remaining vigilant.”
According to the NHS website, the Mpox virus presents a variety of symptoms, including a fever, headache, body aches and swollen glands. A rash usually appears 1 to 5 days after the first symptoms.
If symptoms develop, isolate at home and contact NHS 111 for guidance.
You can contact your local sexual health clinic for further information and to see if you’re eligible for vaccination, or visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/monkeypox
If you have been diagnosed with mpox and you have been advised to self-isolate at home by your doctor, you should not go to work, school or public areas.
