A fifth case of monkeypox has been detected in the country this evening, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.
The person has recently returned from overseas and is currently isolating in the Auckland region.
Manatū Hauora says there is no evidence of community transmission and the risk is low.
The Ministry says it has been providing advice over the last few weeks to public health units and sexual health clinics to assist with identifying potential cases.
RNZ
