SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed a second local case of monkeypox infection on Wednesday (Jul 13). The patient is a 48-year-old British national who resides in Singapore. He tested positive for monkeypox on Wednesday. 'He is currently warded at the National Centre for Infectious
was an imported case. The patient was a 42-year-old British national who works as a flight attendant. He tested positive on Jun 20.Another imported case was confirmed
. The 36-year-old India national lives in Singapore and he had recently returned from the United States.. He is a 30-year-old India national who lives in Singapore and had recently returned from Germany. Monkeypox is a viral disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. It is typically a self-limiting illness where infected people recover within 14 to 21 days.
"Transmission occurs when a person comes into close contact with the virus through and infected animal, infected person or contaminated environment," said MOH."There are no specific proven or safe treatments or vaccines available for monkeypox infection." The ministry advised travellers to maintain vigilance and take necessary precautions such as maintaining personal hygiene and seeking immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.
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