A second case of Monkeypox (Mpox) virus has been confirmed in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Ministry of Health said the patient is a young adult male.
The second case of MPox was confirmed via laboratory testing earlier today.
The relevant County Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) is currently conducting an epidemiology investigation and has initiated the local public health response, which includes home isolation and contact tracing for the patient.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of Monkeypox in a middle aged male with travel related history.
The Mpox virus is spread through close contact or through respiratory droplets.
Common signs and symptoms may include a skin rash or mucosal lesions which can last two to four weeks accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.