Individuals who have been in contact with Morocco’s first monkeypox case have been tested and are awaiting results in isolation, said Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas in a press conference today.
Baitas explained that “individuals who have had direct contact with the confirmed case have been identified” and are being closely monitored, emphasizing that “the detection process is being taken very seriously, especially in light of the current touristic summer season.”
Morocco’s first and only monkeypox case is also being closely monitored by competent health authorities, assured the official
The spokesperson stated that “the health authorities’ monkeypox protocol enabled the early detection of this case,” while assuring that health personnel in charge of this case is administering the recommended treatment as the person remains in a 14-day long quarantine.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced, in a statement today the detection of the first confirmed case of monkeypox in Morocco.
The individual is an incoming traveler from a European country that was tested as part of the government’s monkeypox alert protocol.
The ministry indicated that the patient’s health condition is stable and is not cause for concern, and he is currently under supervision.
The World Health Organization and the officials of the International Health Regulations in the country that originated the case were also notified of the results of the positive test results.
The Ministry of Health will continue to communicate and inform the public of all developments related to the virus, as it has done since the beginning of this global health warning, assured the authority.
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