This is stated in a press release from the UK Health Agency (UKHSA).

According to the agency, one new case was recorded in London, and the second - in the south-east of England.

At the same time, these patients did not come into contact with those who had the disease earlier.

Earlier, Rospotrebnadzor said that the risk of importing monkeypox to Russia is extremely low, and all necessary measures are being taken to prevent the importation of the disease.