Ministry of Health announces monkeypox case of a 46 year old man

The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday a monkeypox case concerning a 46 year old man, following a molecular laboratory test by the microbiological laboratory of the Nicosia General Hospital.

The 46-year-old man, who has no travel history, has clinical symptoms compatible with monkeypox.

It is added that from the first moment the relevant protocols for the management of suspected and confirmed cases have been implemented.

The man is hospitalized in a very good clinical condition in the specially designed area of the reference hospital (General Hospital of Nicosia) for monitoring and further evaluation of his health condition.

The Epidemiological Surveillance Unit has started tracing and informing the contacts of the man, the press release says.

Source: Cyprus News Agency