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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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A first confirmed case of monkey pox in New Caledonia
A first case of Monkeypox virus infection was confirmed on Tuesday, July 12, in Noumea. It
is a person who has consulted their general practitioner for a rash. As soon as the
suspected of infection, she was sent to the CHT to take samples.
The Department of Health and Social Affairs (DASS) carried out an epidemiological investigation
thoroughly and the people who had been in close contact with this patient have been identified. They have
received, from the health authorities, information on the action to be taken, in order to limit the
spread of the virus. A follow-up of the case and of the contacts at risk will also be carried out by the DASS.
The DASS has been preparing for the introduction of the virus into New Caledonia since the report of
this health alert, in conjunction with the infectious disease doctors of the Médipôle. Vaccines are
expected and should arrive very soon.
...
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
COMMUNICATED
A first confirmed case of monkey pox in New Caledonia
A first case of Monkeypox virus infection was confirmed on Tuesday, July 12, in Noumea. It
is a person who has consulted their general practitioner for a rash. As soon as the
suspected of infection, she was sent to the CHT to take samples.
The Department of Health and Social Affairs (DASS) carried out an epidemiological investigation
thoroughly and the people who had been in close contact with this patient have been identified. They have
received, from the health authorities, information on the action to be taken, in order to limit the
spread of the virus. A follow-up of the case and of the contacts at risk will also be carried out by the DASS.
The DASS has been preparing for the introduction of the virus into New Caledonia since the report of
this health alert, in conjunction with the infectious disease doctors of the Médipôle. Vaccines are
expected and should arrive very soon.
...
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