Entire British Airways crew put in isolation over monkeypox fears after one tests positive for the infection

A complete British Airways crew has been put into isolation in Singapore after certainly one of them examined constructive for monkeypox.

The 2 pilots and 9 stewards and stewardesses have all been put in quarantine for 21 days, in keeping with Mail On-line. 

Well being officers detected the an infection in a single steward when workers had been examined after touchdown on Sunday night.

A BA insider stated: ‘Certainly one of them had it, so that they impounded the entire crew. Now they have to spend 21 days in quarantine. 

‘Everybody has been advised to not speak about it – nevertheless it’s all everyone seems to be speaking about.’

The flight is on British Airways’ flagship London to Sydney route, which matches through Singapore. 

The crew are believed to have accomplished the outward journey and had a 24-hour stopover within the Australian metropolis.

The constructive take a look at reportedly got here after they had been on their manner again to the UK.

A BA spokesman stated: ‘We’re working carefully with the Singapore Well being Authorities and have provided help with any data they require.’

It comes because the UK Well being Safety Company suggested that 1000’s of males at excessive danger of getting monkeypox must be provided a vaccine.