South Africa confirms first monkeypox case, not linked to travel

Taiwan confirms first imported case of monkeypox

TAIPEI: Taiwan's government on Friday (Jun 24) confirmed its first imported case of monkeypox, a man in his 20s who had studied in Germany from January until June this year when he returned to the island.

Colombia confirms first 3 cases of monkeypox

Colombian health authorities Thursday confirmed the first three local cases of monkeypox had been detected. Two of the patients were also proved to have had a recent travel history to Europe.

First suspected monkeypox case recorded in Nottinghamshire

The NHS says the risk of infection remains low

South Africa: Contact Tracing Under Way for First Monkeypox Case Confirmed in SA

Analysis - The National Institute for Communicable Diseases confirmed that contact tracing is being carried out for the first case of monkeypox identified in South Africa. The disease is considered mild and tends to move slowly within a population. Large-scale vaccination is not currently viewed as necessary.

Health officials confirm first case of monkeypox in North Carolina

Health officials have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in North Carolina Thursday.

North Carolina officials identify first case of monkeypox in state

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox virus infection in a North Carolina resident, identified by testing at the State Laboratory of Public Health.