Marcos: Monkeypox not as scary as COVID-19
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. downplayed the threat of monkeypox on Monday, stating it is not as scary or infectious as COVID-19.
Marcos assured that there are currently no active cases in the Philippines after the first patient recovered and was discharged.
He emphasized that while monkeypox resembles smallpox, which has available treatments, Filipinos should still practice good hygiene to prevent any potential spread.
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