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Iloilo City Mpox cases rise to 4
Iloilo City's Department of Health (CHO) has confirmed four mpox cases and two suspected cases currently undergoing testing.
All six individuals, including the four confirmed cases and two suspected ones, are adults and are currently under isolation.
The confirmed patients are receiving medical treatment and are under continuous monitoring.
None of the confirmed patients have a recent history of travel, but an investigation is underway into a possible source of infection linked to a companion of one patient who had recently traveled.
Some of the affected individuals have pre-existing health conditions (comorbidities).
The CHO is collaborating with local officials and checkpoints to enhance prevention and containment strategies, urging the public to cooperate and remain vigilant.
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