Philippines reports first case of monkeypox, 10 people are closely monitored

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Philippines reports first case of monkeypox, 10 people are closely monitored

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Reuters reported that health officials in the Philippines reported the country’s first case of monkeypox virus on July 28, in a 31-year-old man who returned home from abroad earlier this month. c. after traveling to several countries with monkeypox infected He’s recovered now, but is confined at home.

While 10 close contacts showed no symptoms, three of them came from the homes of the infected. All have been ordered to quarantine for observation.

In about 70 countries, monkeypox is not endemic. has reported the outbreak of the disease. As confirmed cases worldwide exceed 20,300, and the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency.

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