A suspected monkeypox case is under investigation in Greece, the Hellenic National Public Health Organization (EODY) informs.
“Suspicious case of possible monkeypox infection is being investigated. This is a tourist who, together with his [female] companion, asymptomatic, is being treated at the Attica hospital,” EODY said in a Saturday statement.
According to the release, lab test results will be available on Monday.
Shortly after 23.00p.m Saturday evening 20/5/22 a C-130 aircraft of the airforce landed at Kefalonia airport to collect the two British tourists.
The patient is a 29 year old of Romanian nationality who lives in Greece, however has been living in London recently.
He flew from London for a vacatation in Kephalonia with his girlfriend, where the first symptoms were detected.
The test results will confirm what the doctors are dealing with, of which will be available on Monday.
Source:- Ert news.
Main feature photo. Hmera Zakynthos.