Philippines: Mpox in Davao City rises to 6
The Davao City City Health Office (CHO) has reported four additional mpox, or monkeypox cases recently, bringing the total to six.
According to health officials, the new cases are currently under close monitoring, and the close contacts of these patients are also being observed.
These are the first cases since the two confirmed cases, including one fatality, were reported on April 16.
As per the public advisory in April, officials urge the public to remain calm and avoid panic. We also remind everyone to consistently observe the following health protocols to help prevent mpox infection:
1) Avoid close and intimate, skin-to-skin contact such as sexual contact, kissing, hugging, and cuddling with individuals who are suspect, probable, or confirmed cases of mpox. If contact is unavoidable due to need for care, caregivers must adhere to proper prevention and control measures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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2.) Observe frequent and proper hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand rub or hand-washing whenever hands are soiled or contaminated.
3.) Ensure that objects and surfaces suspected of being contaminated with the virus, or handled by an infectious person, are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
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4.) Avoid contact with animals, particularly mammals, that may carry the virus, including sick or diseased animals found in areas where mpox is present. Signs and symptoms of mpox in animals, including pets, can include rash, fever, lethargy, loss of appetite.