Egypt’s ministry of health announced, Monday recording first positive infection of Monkeypox virus for an Egyption citizen. Patient was isolated in the hospital according to the ministry.

The ministry stated that the patient is 42 years old, and he is a holder of residency in one of the European countries.

The patient’s health condition was announced to be stable, as all health and precautionary measures have been taken with his contacts in accordance with the treatment and follow-up protocols approved by the World Health Organization.