: Philippines detects 1st monkeypox case #IndiaNEWS #Other News Manila, July 29 (IANS) The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) on Friday confirmed the detection of the first monkeypox case in the

@IndiaNEWS

Posted in: #IndiaNEWS #Other

Philippines detects 1st monkeypox case #IndiaNEWS #Other News
Manila, July 29 (IANS) The Philippines Department of Health (DOH) on Friday confirmed the detection of the first monkeypox case in the country.
The DOHs officer-in-charge Undersecretary Beverly Lorraine Ho said the virus was detected in a 31-year-old Filipino who arrived in the country on July 19, reports Xinhua news agency.
The patients 10 close contacts have been tracked down and are asymptomatic.
All close contacts are undergoing quarantine and are being closely monitored, said the DOH.
The Department advised the public to avoid sexual contact with suspected monkeypox cases, especially those with rashes and open wounds.
It further advised the public to wash hands frequently, wear face masks, and keep good ventilation.
IANSksk/

Stock Market NEWS Best intraday tips Intraday Stocks below 100

Share & Forward! Do Not Share

0 Reactions   React

Replies (0) Report

Login to post a comment!