DUBAI: Bahrain on Friday reported its first case of the monkeypox virus, involving a 29-year-old expat who recently arrived after a trip abroad.
Reports suggest that the patient has been placed in isolation after exhibiting symptoms, and is currently receiving medical attention as per the adopted protocols, according to state news agency BNA.
The ministry confirmed that health officials were taking all the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus through contact tracing and ‘disease surveillance mechanisms.’
As part of its efforts to combat the spread of the virus, ‘the Ministry of Health has put in place a contingency plan and conducted awareness sessions for health workers about the virus’, wrote BNA.
Additionally, a reporting mechanism has been set-up at the Public Health Directorate, which provides testing requirements, contact tracing plans and vaccinations.
Bahrain reports first case of monkeypox virus
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Bahrain reports first case of monkeypox virus
- The ministry confirmed that health officials are taking all the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus
Several US warplanes crashed, crew survived: Kuwait defense ministry
- Three US warplanes were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defence: CENTCOM
KUWAIT: Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning but their crew survived, Kuwait’s defense ministry said, as Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf.
“Several US warplanes crashed this morning. Confirming that all crew members survived,” a defense ministry spokesman said in a statement, adding that the cause was under investigation.
“Authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews and transporting them to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. He noted that their condition is stable,” the statement added.
The US military said on Monday that Kuwaiti air defences mistakenly shot down three US F15 fighter jets flying in Iran-related operations. It confirmed that all six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition.
