Live Breaking News & Updates on Uot The Doh Wv Center For Health Development Chd Said Ina Statement Released Tuesday Signed By Its Director Dr Adrianop Suba An Of Ongoing Investigation To Determine Source Infection Case Was Tested And Confirmed Positive Through Rt Pcr Test Research Institute Tropical Medicine

INFECTION. The Department of Health in Western Visayas Center on Tuesday (Aug. 23, 2022) said the 14 close contacts of the country's fourth monkeypox case are under close monitoring. In a statement released and signed by its director, Dr. Adriano P. Suba-an, it confirmed that the patient is a 25-year-old Filipino from Iloilo province who worked in Iloilo City with no documented travel history to or from any country with documented confirmed cases of monkeypox.(File photo courtesy of United Nations) ILOILO CITY - The Department of Health in Western Visayas (DOH WV) is coordinating with concerned local government units (LGUs) and health facilities for the close monitoring of the 14 close contacts of the fourth confirmed case of monkeypox in the country who is from Iloilo province. The health authorities in the region have also strengthened their surveillance, contact tracing, and referral mechanisms, including management of the disease. "The fourth case involved a 25-year-old Fi ....

Iloilo City , Philippines General , Maria Rosario Vergeire , Department Of Health , Health Development , Doh Wv Center , Research Institute For Tropical Medicine , Western Visayas , Tropical Medicine , Infection The Department Of Health In Western Visayas Center On Tuesday Aug 23 , 022 Said The 14 Close Contacts Of Country 39s Fourth Monkeypox Case Are Under Monitoring Ina Statement Released And Signed By Its Director , R Adrianop Suba An , T Confirmed That The Patient Isa 25 Year Old Filipino From Iloilo Province Who Worked In City With No Documented Travel History To Or Any Country Cases Of Monkeypox File Photo Courtesy United Nations Department Health Western Visayas Doh Wv Is Coordinating Concerned Local Government Units Lgus And Facilities For Close Monitoring 14 Contacts Fourth Case Authorities Region Have Also Strengthened Their Surveillance , Contact Tracing , Nd Referral Mechanisms , Ncluding Management Of The Disease Quot Fourth Case Involveda 25 Year Old Filipino From Iloilo Province Who Worked In City With No Documented Travel History To Or Any Country Confirmed Cases Monkeypox Patient Is Currently Being Treated And Isolated Ina Hospital , Uot The Doh Wv Center For Health Development Chd Said Ina Statement Released Tuesday Signed By Its Director Dr Adrianop Suba An Of Ongoing Investigation To Determine Source Infection Case Was Tested And Confirmed Positive Through Rt Pcr Test Research Institute Tropical Medicine , Ith The Result Released Last Aug 19 While Measures Have Been Undertaken , He Health Department Has Advised The Public To Remain Calm , E Adequately Informed , Nd Avoid Close And Sustained Physical Contact With Suspected Cases , Specially Those With Rashes Or Skin Lesions The Regional Health Office Also Urged People To Continue Practicing Minimum Public Standards Such As Hand Washing , Earing Of Face Mask , Bserving Cough Etiquette , Nd Choosing Areas With Good Airflow The Public Is Likewise Told To Refrain From Unnecessary Sharing Of Unverified Information And Photos Person 39s Health Status , Ncluding Close Contacts In Respect To Their Privacy Ina Press Conference On Tuesday ,