Suspected monkeypox infections in Thailand turn out negative

Thailand’s DDC has announced that the country still has no confirmed cases of monkeypox as of Friday. Six suspected infections in the country ended up with negative lab test results on the same day. Even though there are no confirmed cases, a DDC spokesperson said health officials are now monitoring arrivals from countries where monkeypox has been detected.

The latest report by Our World In Data says there are now 919 monkeypox cases across the globe. The DDC said the Public Health Ministry has measures in place to work with hospitals and clinics in Bangkok where those infected with monkeypox will be treated. The department says it is particularly on the lookout for cases from some African countries, the UK, Portugal, Spain, Canada and Germany.

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According to the DDC, the World Health Organisation has said that the spread of the virus…