2022–2023 mpox outbreak in Singapore
2022–2023 mpox outbreak in Singapore | |
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Disease | Human mpox |
Location | Singapore |
First reported | 21 June 2022 |
Date | 21 June 2022 – ongoing (2 years, 1 month, and 27 days) |
Confirmed cases | 15 |
The 2022–2023 mpox outbreak in Singapore is a part of the global outbreak of human mpox caused by the West African clade of the monkeypox virus. According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore's first imported mpox case was reported on 20 June 2022.[1] It was the first ever confirmed case in Southeast Asia.[2]
Background
[edit]Arrival
[edit]The Ministry of Health (MOH) detailed that the patient is a 42-year-old British man who works as a flight attendant.[1] He was reportedly in Singapore between 15 and 17 June 2022 and again on 19 June as he flew in and out of Singapore.[1] He tested positive for mpox on 20 June.[1]
On 6 July, it was confirmed that a 45-year-old Malaysian man tested positive becoming the first locally unlinked infection in the country.[8]
Situation
[edit]As of 5 August 2022, there are 10 locally transmitted cases and 5 imported cases in the country, all of whom are in stable conditions or ready to be discharged.[9]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "MOH | News Highlights". www.moh.gov.sg. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
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- ^ "WHO recommends new name for monkeypox disease" (Press release). World Health Organization (WHO). 28 November 2022. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ a b "WHO Factsheet – Mpox (Monkeypox)". World Health Organization (WHO). 18 April 2023. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Monkeypox". GOV.UK. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Mpox Symptoms". U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2 February 2023. Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Mpox (monkeypox)". World Health Organization. 12 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Singapore confirms first local case of monkeypox infection". Reuters. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "What to know about monkeypox and the situation in Singapore (updated 5 Aug)". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.