S.Korea reports first suspected monkeypox cases, tests underway

Check tube labelled “Monkeypox virus optimistic” is seen on this illustration taken Could 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

SEOUL, June 22 (Reuters) – South Korea on Wednesday stated the primary two suspected instances of monkeypox virus have been reported within the nation, including that diagnostic assessments have been being carried out and well being authorities will maintain a briefing as soon as the assessments have been accomplished.

One of many individuals with suspected monkeypox, a overseas nationwide who reportedly confirmed potential signs since Sunday, entered the nation on Monday and is at present beneath therapy in an isolation mattress at a hospital within the metropolis of Busan, some 300 km (186 miles) southeast of the capital Seoul.

The opposite, a Korean citizen who confirmed signs whereas coming into the nation from Germany on Tuesday afternoon, has been admitted to Incheon Medical Heart for therapy.

“Diagnostic assessments and epidemiological investigations on the monkeypox are being carried out and the well being authority will swiftly maintain a briefing to announce measures and response plans as soon as the outcomes are out,” the Korea Illness Management and Prevention Company (KDCA) stated in an announcement.

KDCA, nevertheless, didn’t give additional particulars of the people.

Earlier this month, South Korea designated monkeypox as a second-degree infectious illness, in keeping with its four-tier system, with 22 contagious ailments together with COVID-19, cholera and chickenpox being included in the identical class.

Reporting by Joori Roh; modifying by Richard Pullin and Michael Perry

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