China Finds The First Case Of Monkeypox In Chongqing

JAKARTA - The first case of monkeypox in China was discovered in Chongqing City, Friday, September 16. The first case was identified as an imported case.

A patient showed suspicious symptoms, such as rashes, while being quarantined over suspected COVID-19, the Chongqing City Health Commission said.

The patient's PCR test was negative for COVID-19 but tested positive for monkeypox, according to the results of the test and diagnosis verified by local and national health experts.

Health Commission Chongqing revealed that the patient's health at the referral hospital was in stable condition.

Several close contacts that have been tracked are being isolated for medical observation as reported by local media on Saturday.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on July 23, 2022, announced that the outbreak of monkeypox should be of concern to the global community after several cases were found in several countries, such as Europe and the United States.

Chinese health authorities formulate procedures for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. Hong Kong reported its first case of monkeypox on September 6 which befell someone who had just traveled from the Philippines.