Manila, June 10 -- The Iloilo City government is working closely with all stakeholders as the number of mpox cases here has reached 12.

Of the six confirmed cases, one patient has already recovered.

In a press briefing on Tuesday, City Health Officer Dr. Mary Ann Diaz said the six suspected cases are undergoing laboratory confirmation.

"All patients are in stable condition, receiving appropriate medical care and are currently under isolation," she said.

"We are now working closely with barangays, schools, boarding houses, religious groups, the business process outsourcing industry, the transport sector, regional government offices, and other sectors to strengthen preventive measures and contain the spread of the virus."

She urged the...