Seven cases of Monkeypox recorded in Jamaica

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has announced two more cases of the monkeypox virus bringing the island's tally to seven.

Dr Tufton said the additional cases were detected on Wednesday.

“There is no evidence to suggest to this point that they were imported cases but it is an indication that the virus is out there and more people are being exposed to it,” he said. 

Earlier today, Tufton indicated that the first set of vaccines to treat the monkeypox disease is expected to arrive in Jamaica this month. 

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