Limpopo records first case of Monkey pox
Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba is calling for calm amid the confirmation of the first case of monkeypox in Limpopo. The case has been confirmed by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases.
The confirmed case is that of a 42-year-old male tourist from Switzerland who is holidaying in the province. The case presented with signs and symptoms such as rash, lymphadenopathy, muscle ache and fatigue.
Ramathuba calls on the community not to panic. “We are calling for calm. We can confirm that the case is an outpatient, currently isolating and requires no admission.”
The MEC says the department has already sent officials to follow through the case. “Three contacts have already been identified and none of them have developed signs thus far,” he said.
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The department wishes to encourage all people who interact with many people in their line of work to continue wearing masks even though the Covid-19 protocols have been relaxed.
More information will be communicated once available.
