Authorities say the case is in a returned traveller who is now isolating, and is not linked to the first
The WHO is due to meet by 18 July to consider whether monkeypox constitutes a global public health emergency. That designation – the highest level of global alert – applies only to Covid-19 and polio at present., monkeypox symptoms are often mild, and usually last from two to four weeks. Severe cases can occur, however, and estimates of case fatality ratio range from less than 1% to 6%. The WHO has reported three deaths since the start of the year.
“We have already taken steps to prepare for the arrival of monkeypox. Last month monkeypox was officially listed as a notifiable disease, enabling us to utilise the tools needed to contain any possible spread of the disease including isolation orders and readying contact tracing capabilities,” the spokesperson said.
“International cases have been clustered around events where this occurs,” the ministry spokesperson said. “As such we are asking anyone who’s been overseas and attended events connected with the spread of monkeypox to be aware of any symptoms and seek advice.”
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