Manila, June 2 -- The Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Negros Occidental has issued a health advisory on mpox (formerly monkeypox) to ensure preparedness even as the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has not recorded any confirmed case of the viral illness in the province.

In a memorandum released on Monday, Schools Division Superintendent Anthony Liobet said upcoming major school activities are expected to result in an influx of people in schools and offices.

"This health advisory is issued as a reference and guide. It forms part of the Division's preventive measures against the possible occurrence and transmission of mpox in school communities," he added.

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