BMA to screen travellers entering SA for Mpox
This in response to the rising number of Mpox cases in South Africa, which by Tuesday stood at 13.
FILE: Mpox virus particles, illustration. Picture: SERGII IAREMENKO/SCIENCE PHOTO L / SIA / Science Photo Library via AFP
JOHANNESBURG - The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it’s implementing a screening process for travellers entering the country at all ports of entry.
This in response to the rising number of monkeypox (Mpox) cases, which by Tuesday stood at 13.
The first case of Mpox was reported in the country early last month when a 35-year-old man tested positive in Gauteng.
BMA commissioner, Michael Masiapato, said part of the screening process involved thermal screening to check travellers’ temperatures.
BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mokgotsi: "Should the traveller present with an elevated temperature, such traveller will be isolated and assisted with further screening."
As @TheBMA_SA, we continue to urge travellers presenting signs of illness or symptoms fitting the cases definition of MPOX to report to the BMA Port Health officials at the ports of entry. pic.twitter.com/jxIyVz3DWc
— The Border Management Authority SA (@TheBMA_SA) June 24, 2024