The Philippines reports 3 new monkeypox cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 8

On September 1 local time, the Philippine Department of Health released news that the country has detected three new monkeypox cases. Currently, the total number of active cases has reached 8.

On August 19, the first confirmed monkeypox case in the Philippines since 2024 was discovered. On August 26, the Philippine health department had said that there were two new confirmed monkeypox cases in the Manila area. At that time, the number of active cases in the country increased to three.

Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by monkeypox virus infection. Common clinical symptoms are rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, headache, muscle soreness, etc. In most cases, the symptoms will disappear on their own within a few weeks, but in severe cases, complications may occur and even lead to death. The monkeypox virus can be transmitted through close contact between people, such as skin contact with monkeypox patients, close conversation or breathing. People can also be infected by contacting exudates, blood from infected animals, being bitten or scratched by them, or contacting items contaminated by the virus.

The World Health Organization has again classified the monkeypox epidemic as a "public health emergency of international concern" this month. As the monkeypox epidemic develops, the Philippine Department of Health urges the public to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus. At the same time, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines also reminds Chinese citizens in the Philippines and those planning to come to the Philippines to raise their awareness of prevention, pay attention to local epidemic information, strengthen personal protection, and not go to places prone to infection. Seek medical attention in time once suspected symptoms appear.