Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has just confirmed that a case of #monkeypox has been identified in South Africa.
The case involves a 30-year-old male residing in the Gauteng province. He reports no recent travel history.
South Africans took to social media to share their views after the news were announced. The announcement comes a day after the mandatory use of masks was lifted. Check the comments below:
Monkeypox
Monkeypox is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions. It is endemic in parts of Africa, but not South Africa.