Queensland Health has confirmed a new case of Monkeypox has been detected in the sunshine state.
The person recently travelled through the South East and Central Queensland before being diagnosed.
A small number of close contacts linked to the positive case have now been identified.
“Where possible, close contacts have been contacted directly, as per standard contact tracing protocols,” Queensland Health said.
Authorities say the public health risk to Queensland is “considered low at this time”.
“We are taking proactive measures to limit the spread of the virus,” A Queensland Health spokesperson said.
“This includes notifying Queensland clinicians to be on alert for monkeypox presentations and working with the Federal Government to secure supplies of the vaccine.
Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness spread person-to-person via close contact.
Symptoms include a distinctive rash, fever, headaches, body aches or swollen lymph nodes.
“As with all viruses and infections, Queenslanders should continue to practice preventative measures such as good hygiene and symptom monitoring,” Queensland Health said.
The positive case is the fifth case of monkeypox detected in Queensland.
