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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon Latest in Mideast to Detect 1st Case of Monkeypox

A test tube labelled "Monkeypox virus positive" is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday authorities have detected the country's first case of monkeypox in a person who returned from abroad and is now isolating at home.

The ministry said the person is stable and that authorities are tracking the person's contacts. According to The Associated Press, it did not provide further details.

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