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Infectious Diseases (Amendment) Regulations 2022

09 September 2022
Amends/Commences: Infectious Diseases Regulations 1981

Comes into force: 27th May 2022

Jurisdiction: Republic of Ireland

Human monkeypox virus is added to the list of notifiable diseases. Medical pratitioners must immediately notify medical officers if they suspect a person is infected with this disease.

Infected persons may be detained and isolated to prevent against the spread of disease.

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