Monkeypox virus outbreak Singapore

MOH said monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus that is primarily transmitted to humans from animals. Human-to-human transmission, while possible, is ...

Dr Leong added: “In many countries, the spread of monkeypox was stopped effectively with usual measures. Dr Leong Hoe Nam, an infectious diseases specialist at the Rophi Clinic at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, said: “It is a matter of time (before there are cases here). Singapore is a well-connected country. A porous country like Singapore must expect cases like this.” The first imported case of monkeypox infection in Singapore, a Nigerian, was confirmed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) in May 2019. "Returning travellers, especially from areas affected by monkeypox, should seek immediate medical attention if they develop any disease symptoms within three weeks of their return. Infectious diseases experts said that while it will not be surprising for cases to appear in Singapore, that should not be a cause for concern as contact tracing, isolating the infected case and quarantine of contacts are likely to control the spread here, should there be any.