### [2022-07-7](/feed/2022/07/7/index.md)

##### 2022 monkeypox outbreak
# Slovakia reports its first case of monkeypox. 

Slovakia confirmed its first case of monkeypox, identified in a person in the 20-59 age group, who most likely contracted the virus abroad, Public Health Authority said on Thursday.


### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/slovakia-confirms-first-case-monkeypox-public-health-authority-2022-07-07/)

### Changes:

1. Louisiana confirms its first case of monkeypox.  _2022-07-07 17:06:01 (First version)_
2. Ecuador reports its first case of monkeypox.  _2022-07-07 17:06:01 (Update)_
2. Slovakia reports its first case of monkeypox.  _(Current version)_

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