Greece identifies first monkeypox case

Greece has discovered its first case of the rare monkeypox virus infection in a traveller, according to initial tests, the country's national health agency EODY said in a statement on Wednesday.

The patient, who had recently travelled to Portugal, is in hospital and is in a steady condition, EODY said. Samples have been sent for further confirmation tests.

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox. Symptoms include fever, headaches and skin rashes.