The Gauteng Education Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox (mpox) at a primary school in Hammanskraal, north of the province.
The grade one pupil from Iketleng Primary School was diagnosed with mpox after her parents admitted her to the hospital on Tuesday.
The school was informed after the pupil began showing symptoms.
Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona: “The affected learner is currently receiving appropriate medical care and is in isolation along with her family. Consistent communication is being kept with the family to provide all the necessary support.”
Mabona said efforts were being made to contain any possible spread.
“The Gauteng Department of Education, in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, will immediately initiate all necessary protocols to contain the situation and prevent further spread. The integrated school health programme team will visit the school to provide intense health education and screening.”
-EWN
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