The British health and safety agency announced on the 26th that it had updated the definition of monkeypox cases to reflect the clinical manifestations during the monkeypox outbreak. Data released by the agency on the same day showed that as of the 25th, 2367 monkeypox cases had been confirmed in the UK. The British health and safety agency said that from the 25th, those who are positive for orthopox virus PCR will be regarded as highly suspected monkeypox cases, while those who are positive for monkeypox virus PCR will be regarded as confirmed cases. The agency also expanded monkeypox symptoms to include single or multiple lesions in the genitals, anus and surrounding areas, oral lesions and proctitis symptoms. The latest data released by the British health and safety agency on the 26th showed that as of the 25th, 2367 monkeypox cases had been confirmed in the UK, and another 65 highly suspected monkeypox cases. The agency pointed out that although anyone may be infected with monkeypox virus, most monkeypox cases in the UK still occur in gay, bisexual and other people, and warned the public to check whether they have monkeypox symptoms before attending parties or activities. Dr Sophia Markey, the national emergency director of the agency, said: "the number of monkeypox cases in the UK continues to rise, and the virus is mainly transmitted through interconnected sexual networks. Vaccination will further strengthen our ability to respond to monkeypox, so we urge all people who meet the conditions for vaccination to vaccinate." Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis caused by monkeypox virus infection. Symptoms of monkeypox infection in humans include fever, headache, muscle soreness, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, skin rash, etc. Most patients will recover within a few weeks, but some patients are seriously ill. (Xinhua News Agency)