JOHANNESBURG - The Health Department has confirmed four new Mpox cases.
This has brought the total number of confirmed cases nationwide to 26.
Cases have been reported in Gauteng, the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.
Two cases involve foreign nationals, while the rest are linked to local transmission.
Authorities are advising members of the public to seek medical attention if they develop symptoms such as a rash, fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes or fatigue.
Anyone who has been in contact with a confirmed case should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days.