By A Correspondent

The contacts of two Zimbabweans who recently tested positive for Mpox, a virus that has spread throughout the world from African equatorial forests, are being closely watched by health authorities.

The two cases, which were found in Mberengwa and Harare, are still stable and isolated.

While efforts are being made to track down additional contacts for the 24-year-old patient in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that seven contacts for the 11-year-old Mberengwa patient had been identified.

He stated, “We have increased our surveillance, but we have not had any more cases.”