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Nurse Tests Positive for Monkeypox in Bahawalpur Hospital
5 Jun
Summary
- A nurse at Bahawal Victoria Hospital tested positive for monkeypox.
- The nurse is in home isolation and her condition is improving.
- Concerns rise about potential spread among hospital staff and patients.
A nurse at Bahawal Victoria Hospital (BVH) in Bahawalpur has tested positive for the monkeypox virus, marking the first such case at the facility. The senior staff nurse works in the emergency ward and is currently in home isolation, with her condition reported to be improving.
This development has sparked serious concern among BVH doctors and employees due to the virus's high human-to-human transmission rate. There are fears of potential spread among hospital staff and patients. Health officials are emphasizing the need for effective precautionary measures to avert any health emergency within the facility.
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