Heads up, everyone! 🛎️ Singapore is ramping up its efforts to keep mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) at bay. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced new measures to detect, trace, isolate, and vaccinate against the mpox Clade I infection.
So, what's new? 🤔 Medical practitioners and healthcare institutions are being urged to stay extra alert in spotting and reporting mpox cases. If you're a close contact of someone confirmed with Clade I mpox, you’ll need to quarantine at a designated government facility for 21 days. 🏥 That's three weeks of Netflix and chill, but not the fun kind!
Suspected cases will be isolated while waiting for test results. And if you test positive, you'll be staying in a healthcare facility until you're no longer infectious. Safety first! 🧼
Why does this matter? 🌍 By tightening these measures, Singapore aims to prevent the spread of mpox and keep everyone safe. It's a team effort, and every precaution counts! 💪
Stay informed, stay safe! 📣 If you notice any symptoms or have concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to health professionals. Let's work together to keep mpox under control! 👫👬👭
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
