Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed, one in Melbourne and another in Sydney. The men in their 30s and 40s are both recently returned travellers with mild symptoms. Both cases are experiencing mild symptoms and isolating. Victorian health
Highlights
- Two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed, one in Melbourne and another in Sydney.
- The men in their 30s and 40s are both recently returned travellers with mild symptoms.
- Both cases are experiencing mild symptoms and isolating.
- The virus is not a cause for panic given its low level of transmissibility between humans.
- People who were on the same flights back to Australia as the man who has tested positive in Melbourne are being contacted by health authorities.
- The man and a close contact are now isolating at home with care and support being provided by NSW Health and his GP.