DOH Conducts Mpox Contact Tracing

Public urged: Be cautious as mpox cases persist

THE Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) called for vigilance, accurate information, and responsible behavior as mpox cases continue to be reported in the country. Since the first mpox case was detected in July 2022, the Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that all cases in the country belong to Clade 2, a known variant of the virus. No case of Clade 1b, the more virulent strain linked to the 2024 outbreak in …

DOH conducts mpox contact tracing

The Department of Health is conducting contact tracing for mpox, checking on people who closely interacted with both suspected or confirmed cases.

No need for face masks for Mpox, transmission not airborne—DOH

**media[16295]**Face masks are not necessary to prevent monkeypox (Mpox) transmission, as the virus spreads through close and intimate contact, not through the air like Covid-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Sunday, June 1.“Sa airborne illness ‘yun kagaya ng Covid, pero sa sakit na ito na skin-to-skin contact ang hawaan, ay mag-long sleeves ka at huwag dumikit sa mga taong may nakapantal. Kung ikaw naman ay may sakit ay maglagi ka sa b…

Suspected Mpox patient who died tested negative for the virus: CHO

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Iloilo prov’l capitol tightens health safety measures after mpox case

ILOILO – Following a confirmed case of mpox involving a minor with no travel history, the provincial government has issued Public Health Advisory No. 2025-01, ordering strict precautionary measures within the capitol premises to prevent potential transmission. The advisory, released by the Provincial Health Office (PHO), comes amid heightened concern over the virus’ capacity to […]

Mpox Prevention: DOH Says Wearing Face Mask Is Not Effective

Here are some Mpox prevention measures according to the DOH. MPOX PREVENTION – The Department of Health informs the public that wearing face masks is not effective in preventing this. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monkeypox is caused by the virus Orthopoxvirus and is a zoonotic disease. This means that it is transmissible from animals ... Read more The post Mpox Prevention: DOH Says Wearing Face Mask Is Not Effective appeared…