First Case of Monkeypox in the Republic of Ireland Confirmed
Science/Medical/Technology
Saturday 28th, May 2022
The first case of monkeypox in the Republic of Ireland has been confirmed, the HSE has announced.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) was notified on Saturday night of a case in the east of the country, the person has not be hospitalised and the HSE confirmed their public health team is following up on close contacts of the individual that has been a confirmed case of monkeypox.
The HSE said, "In order to maintain patient confidentiality, no further information about this person will be provided,".
A public health risk assessment has been undertaken, and those who were in contact with this person are being advised on what to do if they become ill.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) was notified on Saturday night of a case in the east of the country, the person has not be hospitalised and the HSE confirmed their public health team is following up on close contacts of the individual that has been a confirmed case of monkeypox.
The HSE said, "In order to maintain patient confidentiality, no further information about this person will be provided,".
A public health risk assessment has been undertaken, and those who were in contact with this person are being advised on what to do if they become ill.
