Shortly after another Covid-19 scare, fake news posts emerged about an impending lockdown due to mpox. Mpox is the disease that used to be called monkeypox. There are many reasons for the name change, including decreasing misconceptions regarding the origins of the virus, fighting the stigma...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, June 6, warned the public against a false social media post claiming that classes have been suspended due to the monkeypox (Mpox) virus. In an official statement, DepEd denied the rumor and urged the public to be vigilant. “Fake news ang kumakalat...
DAVAO CITY – The Southern Philippines Medical Center confirmed on Wednesday, June 4, that 11 out of the 14 recorded monkeypox cases in the hospital are also individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus, making them more vulnerable due to a weakened immune system. Speaking at the...
CEBU CITY – Six suspected cases of monkeypox are being monitored in Central Visayas. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) on Monday, June 2, said three cases are in Cebu City, one in Mandaue City, one in Talisay City, and one in Lapu-Lapu City. DOH-7 Director Joshua Brillantes...
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...
The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against fake Facebook posts claiming there will be a lockdown due to monkeypox (Mpox), stressing that the virus is not airborne and there is no need for such measures. In an official advisory on Saturday, May 31, the DOH said that lockdowns are...
All confirmed cases of monkeypox (Mpox) in the country are of the milder Clade II variant, not the more dangerous Clade I, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa said Friday, May 30. “There are LGUs (local government units) reporting Mpox, but I have to declare, all of them are Mpox...
CEBU CITY – The first case of monkeypox in Cebu province has been confirmed. The patient was from Talisay City who already died but not due to monkeypox but because of other health complications. Talisay Mayor Samsam Gullas made the confirmation to allay public fear. “I’ve received reports...
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat – Three residents have tested positive for monkeypox or mpox in Sultan Kudarat province, Gov. Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu confirmed Friday. "They are now in stable condition,” Mangudadatu said, citing reports from local health workers. Two cases were recorded in Tacurong...
KORONADAL CITY – The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) of South Cotabato reported on Tuesday the confirmation of a second monkeypox (mpox) case in Region 12 or the Soccsksargen region involving a resident of Lake Sebu town. “The patient is currently in stable condition, undergoing...
Reelectionist Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday, April 20 renewed his call for public vigilance and strengthened disease surveillance across all regions as state health experts confirm two additional cases of the monkey pox (mpox) disease in Davao City last April 16. The...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, April 18, assured the public that the Mpox cases reported by the Davao City Health Office (Davao CHO) are of the Clade II variant of the MPX virus. (MB Visual Content Group) “The level of risk remains the same as in previous months; there is no increased...
