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First documented case of monkeypox reported in Philippines
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The Philippines has reported its first case of the monkeypox virus, detected in a citizen who returned from overseas earlier this month, a well being ministry official stated on Friday.
The 31-year-old had recovered however was isolating at house, whereas 10 individuals recognized as shut contacts together with three from the affected person’s family had been ordered to quarantine, stated Division of Well being Undersecretary Beverly Ho.
The particular person had beforehand traveled to international locations with documented monkeypox circumstances, stated Ho, with out elaborating.
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Round 70 international locations the place monkeypox just isn’t endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral illness as confirmed circumstances crossed 20,300 and the World Well being Group declared the outbreak a worldwide well being emergency.
Tubes lablled “Monkeypox Virus” with constructive and unfavorable outcomes pictured on this illustration taken Might 23, 2022.
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The Philippine case was confirmed constructive on Thursday and the shut contacts had not proven any signs, Ho stated.
Transmission can happen by contact with pores and skin lesions attributable to the virus, in addition to bodily fluids, giant respiratory droplets and contaminated bedding.
“Our (public well being surveillance) programs are in place. However all of us must work collectively. We want additionally the general public to be vigilant,” Ho informed a briefing.
“Based mostly on what we learn about monkeypox…there’s a very clear should be extra cautious about who we work together with, significantly sexual, intimate contact.”
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The well being ministry requires individuals uncovered to monkeypox circumstances to quarantine for 14 to 21 days.
The president’s press secretary stated whereas monkeypox was not typically deadly, the fast unfold of the virus was of concern.
“(President Ferdinand Marcos’) major concern is to get the knowledge out so that individuals would remember,” stated Trixie Cruz-Angeles.