Philippines: 1st mpox case reported in Capiz
The provincial government of Capiz, located in the central part of the Western Visayas region on the island of Panay, reported it’s first confirmed mpox, or monkeypox case.
Earlier this week, officials reported seven suspected mpox cases. The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) have released the results on two of them and one was positive via PCR testing.
The patient is currently under home isolation and is being appropriately managed by the concerned local health office.
The patient’s skin lesions are reported to be almost fully healed, and all identified close contacts have been traced, assessed, and monitored, according to the provincial government said.
The Capiz provincial government urged the public to observe minimum health standards, including:
• Regular and proper hand hygiene
• Wearing of face masks in enclosed or crowded areas
• Observing cough and sneeze etiquette
• Avoiding close contact with people exhibiting symptoms like fever, unexplained rash or swollen lymph nodes
• Consulting with the nearest health facility when needed
