Malaysia confirms two cases of monkeypox


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has recorded two cases of monkeypox, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

He said the first case that was confirmed on July 26 involved a foreign man who has been living and working in Malaysia since April 2022.

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