Monkeypox had not been identified in Australia before May, but dozens of cases have since been recorded across several states.
Health authorities said the public health risk was considered “very low”.“The positive case is currently self-isolating at home in Brisbane under virtual monitoring,” Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said in a statement.
“Contract tracing is now under way to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the positive case. Potential close contacts will be contacted directly. “Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness spread person-to-person via close contact.” As of July 10, there were 23 monkeypox cases in Australia, including 16 in NSW, six in Victoria, and one in South Australia.
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