Mga aktibong kaso ng mpox sa Pilipinas, umakyat na sa lima | 24 Oras
Summary
TLDRThe Philippines has reported two new confirmed monkeypox cases, bringing the total active cases to 13 since July 2022. The Health Department has identified a 26-year-old female from Metro Manila and a 12-year-old male from Calabarzon as the latest patients. Both exhibited symptoms in August and are currently in quarantine. The Department of Health suspects local transmission and notes that all cases involve the milder clade 2 variant. Health officials advise the public to avoid close contact, wear protective clothing, and maintain hand hygiene to prevent infection.
Takeaways
- 📈 The Philippines has recorded two new confirmed cases of monkeypox, bringing the total active cases in the country to 13 since July 2022.
- 🚨 Case number 13 is a 26-year-old female from Metro Manila who began experiencing symptoms on August 20.
- 👦 Case number 14 is the youngest active case, a 12-year-old male from Calabarzon, whose symptoms started on August 10.
- 🏠 Both new cases were quarantined and are currently recovering.
- 🔎 The Department of Health (DOH) suspects local transmission of the virus, as both cases did not travel before showing symptoms.
- 🌐 The monkeypox clade two variant, which is circulating in the country, is identified as a milder form of the disease by the DOH.
- 🤒 Common symptoms of monkeypox include fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes, often followed by a rash or bumps.
- 🏠 If symptoms appear, individuals are advised to avoid contact with others, stay home, and consult a doctor for assessment and care.
- 💉 Priority for vaccine distribution is currently given to countries in Africa, where monkeypox was first identified.
- 🧬 The clade 3 variant of monkeypox is also being monitored, though its mode of transmission and severity are not yet clear.
- 🛡️ To prevent monkeypox infection, the DOH recommends avoiding close contact with others, wearing long sleeves and pants, frequent hand washing, and using hand sanitizers. Professionals in close-contact services are advised to wear face masks.
Q & A
What is the current situation with monkeypox cases in the country?
-There are now 13 active monkeypox cases in the country, with the addition of two new cases, bringing the total to five active cases.
What are the details of the 13th monkeypox case in the country?
-The 13th case is a 26-year-old female from Metro Manila who began experiencing symptoms on August 20.
Can you provide information about the 14th monkeypox case?
-The 14th case is the youngest in the active cases, a 12-year-old male from Calabarzon, whose symptoms started on August 10.
What is the current status of the two new cases?
-Both new cases are currently quarantined and recovering.
What is the Department of Health's (DOH) assumption regarding the transmission of these new cases?
-The DOH investigators and epidemiologists assume that the transmission is local, not imported.
What is the severity of the monkeypox cases in the country?
-According to the DOH, the monkeypox clade two variant present in all the country's cases is a mild version of the disease.
What are the common symptoms of monkeypox?
-Common symptoms of monkeypox include fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and malaise.
What advice does the DOH give to individuals who show symptoms of monkeypox?
-The DOH advises individuals with symptoms to avoid contact with others, stay at home, and consult a doctor for assessment and possible testing.
What is the priority in terms of vaccine distribution according to the script?
-The priority for vaccine distribution is currently focused on countries in Africa where monkeypox was first identified.
What is known about the clade 3 variant of monkeypox mentioned in the script?
-The clade 3 variant of monkeypox is not yet clear in terms of how it spreads and the severity of its impact on human health.
What are the preventive measures advised by the DOH to avoid monkeypox?
-The DOH advises avoiding close contact with others, wearing long sleeves and pants instead of shorts or skirts, frequent handwashing with soap or using hand sanitizer, and for professionals requiring close contact with people, such as barbers, to wear face masks.
Outlines
🐒 Monkeypox Cases in the Philippines
The Health Department has reported two additional confirmed monkeypox cases in the Philippines, bringing the total active cases to 13 since July 2022. Case number 13 is a 26-year-old female from Metro Manila who began experiencing symptoms on August 20. Case number 14 is the youngest active case, a 12-year-old male from Calabarzon who started showing symptoms on August 10. Both cases are currently in quarantine and recovering. The Department of Health (DOH) suspects local transmission, as both individuals did not travel before showing symptoms. The DOH is investigating the cases, and field investigators and epidemiologists are conducting interviews. The monkeypox variant circulating in the country is clade two, which is a milder version of the disease. Symptoms typically include fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and pain. The DOH advises those experiencing symptoms to avoid contact with others, stay home, and consult a doctor. The focus is currently on vaccine distribution in Africa, where monkeypox was first identified. The clade 3 variant is also being monitored, but its spread and impact on human health are not yet clear. The DOH recommends avoiding close contact with others, wearing long sleeves and pants, frequent handwashing with soap or using hand sanitizer, and wearing face masks for those in close contact with people, such as barbers.
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Keywords
💡Active Cases
💡Monkeypox
💡Health Department
💡Local Transmission
💡Variant
💡Symptoms
💡Quarantine
💡Vaccine Distribution
💡Preventive Measures
💡Close Contact
💡Face Mask
Highlights
Two new active monkeypox cases have been reported in the country.
The total number of monkeypox cases in the country has risen to 13 since July 2022.
The Department of Health has confirmed five additional active cases, bringing the total to 13.
Case number 13 is a 26-year-old female from Metro Manila who began experiencing symptoms on August 20.
Case number 14 is the youngest active case, a 12-year-old male from Calabarzon, with symptoms starting on August 10.
Both new cases are currently in quarantine and recovering.
Investigations by the Department of Health suggest local transmission of the virus.
The monkeypox variant circulating in the country is clade two, which is milder.
All other monkeypox cases in the country are also of the milder clade two variant.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, body aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
People experiencing symptoms should avoid contact with others and seek medical advice.
The priority for vaccine distribution is currently in African countries where monkeypox was first identified.
The clade 3 variant of monkeypox is also being monitored, but its spread and impact on human health are not yet clear.
To prevent monkeypox, avoid close contact with others, wear long sleeves and pants, and frequently wash hands with soap or use hand sanitizer.
Professionals requiring close contact with people, such as barbers, should wear face masks.
The report was broadcasted by GMA Integrated News, anchored by Chino Gaston, in a 24-Hour news cycle.
Transcripts
nadagdagan pa ng dalawa ang aktibong
kaso ng empa sa bansa isa sa kanilang
Menor De Edad nakatutok si Chino
[Musika]
Gaston dalawa ng kumpirmadong kaso ng
monkey pox ang naitala ng Health
Department kaya umakyat na sa ling ang
kabuuang kaso nito sa bansa mula pa
noong July 2022 Dagdag sa limang
aktibong kaso ngayon ang monkey pox case
number 13 na isang 26 anyos na babae na
taga Metro Manila August 20 raw ng
magsimula ang kanyang Sintomas na ruses
at lagnat si monkey pox case number 14
naman ang pinakabata sa active cases 12
anyos na lalaki mula Calabarzon na
nagsimula ang Sintomas noong august 10
parehong nakh quarantine at
nagpapagaling na ang dalawang bagong
kaso At base sa imbestigasyon ng DOH
parehong hindi sila lumayo sa kanilang
mga bahay bago makitaan ng Sintomas ang
ating mga field investigators ang ating
mga field epidemiologist agag
nagtatanong sila sa mga bagong cases
they already have this assumption na It
is a local transmission hindi siya
imported Ah hindi rin siya severe kasi
matagal na ho siyang umiikot monkey pox
clade two variant ang lahat ng laing na
cases ng monkey pox sa bansa na ayon sa
Doh ay mild version ng sakit karaniwang
mga sintomas ng monkey pox ang lagnat
pamumuo ng mga butlig sa katawan at
pamamaga at pananakit ng lymph nodes o
kulani sa singit leeg o kili-kili
kapag nagk Sintomas hangga't mai ay
umiwas muna sa ibang tao Hwag na lumabas
ng bahay at kumonsulta sa mga doktor
para masuri amin pong
mling sa ating balat priority ngayon sa
vaccine distribution ang mga bansa sa
Africa kung saan unang nakita ang monkey
pox pinabantayan din ngayon ang clade 3
variant ng monkey pox na hindi pa
malinaw kung paano kumakalat at kung
gaano kalala ang epekto sa katawan ng
tao ayon sa Doh para makaiwas na
mahawaan ng monkey Fox umiwas sa close
contact o pagdikit sa ibang mga tao
magsuot ng long sleeves at pantalon sa
halip na shorts o palda maghugas palagi
ng kamay gamit ang sabon o gumamit ng
alcohol at hand sanitizer at sa mga
propesyon na kailangan ng close contact
sa tao gaya ng mga barbero mabuti ng
magsuot ng face mask para sa GMA
integrated news Chino gasto nakatutok 24
Oras
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