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The Department of Health clarified that monkeypox was transmitted through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, and was not airborne.According to a 24 Oras report by Oscar Oida on Friday, the DOH released interim guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of mpox.The guidelines included maintaining hygiene, disinfecting items, wearing additional layers of protection such as long sleeves or jackets, and avoiding possibly contaminated animals like monkeys.
Healthcare providers have been instructed to inform DOH of suspected or confirmed mpox cases within 24 hours, while possible close contacts are mandated to monitor for possible symptoms within 21 days after the last contact.“Kasi para maging nakakahawa ka, kailangan mayroon kang blister,” Magpantay added.Meanwhile, inbound and outbound travelers are also mandated to report rashes or blisters that appear within 30 days through travel forms before their trip.
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