Manila, Jan. 27 -- The city government has reactivated its health team after registering two confirmed mpox (formerly monkey pox) cases.
Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, city health officer, on Monday said the health team is also considering reusing the isolation facility utilized during the pandemic if there is a need to isolate patients who cannot stay in their own houses.
"The team is currently conducting information (and) education communication (IEC) campaign, contact tracing and other strategies for case management and transmission prevention," she said in an interview.
Local authorities confirmed the city's first laboratory-tested mpox case on Jan. 17 while the second one was announced on Jan. 25.
The City Health Services Office (CHSO)...