CALABARZON REPORTS 4 NEW MPOX CASES

Four new Mpox cases have emerged in Calabarzon, raising the region’s total to 13. Patients, aged 24-66, include three males in home isolation and one female, now recovered after hospitalization. The Department of Health advises vigilance and hygiene practices to prevent further spread. Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, transmits through close contact and contaminated materials. Symptoms include rashes, fever, and muscle aches, with most cases manageable at home. Authorities stress robust health measures to contain the outbreak effectively.