Breaking news (not really): the Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed another imported case of monkeypox on Thursday (7 July).
The patient, also male, is a 36-year-old Indian national who resides in Singapore and just returned from the United States.
Just like the two previous cases—one imported and one local—the man is under quarantine at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and his condition is stable.
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According to MOH’s update on their website, the man developed anal discomfort on 28 June, plus other symptoms, which includes rashes that is commonly expected from monkeypox over the next few days.
He sought medical treatment on Wednesday and was subsequently conveyed to NCID. He tested positive for monkeypox on Thursday.
Contact tracing is still underway.
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Three Cases of Monkeypox Thus Far
The first imported case was that of a 42-year-old Briton who works as a flight attendant. He tested positive late last month.
The first local case was a 45-year-old male Malaysian national who lives in Singapore, and it was reported on Wednesday (6 Jul).
All three cases are unrelated.
Monkeypox is a viral disease that usually spreads through close physical or prolonged contact, either through bodily fluids, blood, lesion flakes, or respiratory droplets.
While the risk of transmission is low, MOH advises the public to stay vigilant, maintain a good standard of hygiene, and to avoid anyone who is suspected to have symptoms of monkeypox.
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