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First case of monkeypox confirmed in State, says HSE
Case identified in east of the country, with another suspected case being investigated
By Áine Kenny
Sat May 28 2022 - 11:43
The first case of monkeypox in the Republic of Ireland has been confirmed, the HSE has announced.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) was notified on Saturday night of a case in the east of the country.
This person has not been hospitalised, and the HSE said their public health team is following up with the person’s close contacts.
“In order to maintain patient confidentiality, no further information about this person will be provided,” they said.
Another suspected case is also being investigated, with test results pending, according to the HSE...
First case of monkeypox confirmed in State, says HSE
Case identified in east of the country, with another suspected case being investigated
By Áine Kenny
Sat May 28 2022 - 11:43
The first case of monkeypox in the Republic of Ireland has been confirmed, the HSE has announced.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HSPC) was notified on Saturday night of a case in the east of the country.
This person has not been hospitalised, and the HSE said their public health team is following up with the person’s close contacts.
“In order to maintain patient confidentiality, no further information about this person will be provided,” they said.
Another suspected case is also being investigated, with test results pending, according to the HSE...