Bahrain on Friday reported its first case of the monkeypox virus, involving a 29-year-old expat who recently arrived after a trip abroad. 
Reports suggest that the patient has been placed in isolation after exhibiting symptoms, and is currently receiving medical attention as per the adopted protocols, according to state news agency BNA.
The ministry confirmed that health officials were taking all the necessary measures to limit the spread of the virus through contact tracing and ‘disease surveillance mechanisms.’