Anies Monitors The First Case Of Monkeypox In Jakarta

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is monitoring the findings of the first case of monkeypox in its territory who was infected after traveling from abroad.

"We are monitoring it," said DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, quoting Antara, Sunday, August 21.

Anies added that he would continue to monitor the development of the monkeypox patient.

He said the details regarding the handling and development of monkeypox cases in Jakarta can be asked to the DKI Jakarta Health Office.

"Check with my Head of Office, yes," said Anies.

Previously, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Mohammad Syahril, announced that there was a confirmed case of monkeypox in Indonesia, namely a 27-year-old man from DKI Jakarta.

"Today, one patient has been confirmed, from DKI Jakarta, a 27-year-old man, received a PCR test report last night," said Syahril at an online press conference, in Jakarta, Saturday, August 20.

His party added that the patient was a traveler from abroad and had symptoms of fever and rash in several parts of the body.

"There is a fever, then there is also an enlarged spleen, but he is in good condition, meaning he is not seriously ill and he has smallpox or rashes on his face, on the palms of the hands, feet, and some around the genitals," he said.

His party appreciated the DKI Jakarta Provincial Health Office for responding quickly when there were patients with symptoms of monkeypox by conducting a PCR examination to confirm the illness.