MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 12th July, 2022) Russia has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in a young man who recently returned from Europe, consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor told reporters on Tuesday.
"The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Russia. The disease was detected in a young man who returned from a trip to Europe and came to a medical facility with a rash that is common (for this disease)," Rospotrebnazor said.
Rospotrebnadzor clarified that the patient has mild symptoms and is isolated.
