The Quezon City local government unit (LGU) reported two more cases of mpox in the city and urges residents to take preventive measures to prevent the further spread of the virus.
The second case is a 29-year-old male who developed mouth lesions on August 21 and sought medical attention the following day. He was tested on August 28, with the results confirming mpox on August 30.
Additionally, the third mpox case in the city is a 36-year-old male who first experienced a fever on August 26 and developed a rash on August 27. His specimen was sent to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and tested positive on September 5.
According to the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD), both individuals are currently isolating at home and receiving the necessary medical care.
“Hindi biro ang mpox. Malala ang epekto nito, lalo na sa mga taong mahina ang immune system kaya napakahalaga na tayo mismo ay mag-ingat para hindi makakuha ng virus, at hindi tayo makahawa pa. Ugaliin pa rin ang paghuhugas ng kamay, at lumayo sa mga taong nagpapakita ng sintomas ng mpox,” QC Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
“Kung may sintomas kayo ng mpox, agad nang pumunta sa pinakamalapit na health center o ospital para magpatingin. Hindi namin kayo papabayaan at handang tumulong ang lokal na pamahalaan para sa inyong mabilis na pagpapagaling,” she added.
The Mayor stated that QCESD has begun contact tracing efforts and is closely monitoring individuals identified as having been exposed to the patients.
Two weeks ago, the city government reported the first mpox case in the city, a 37-year-old man who is currently undergoing treatment and home quarantine.
The city government recently created the QC Task Force MPOX through Executive Order No. 14, Series of 2024, to enhance and streamline the city’s response to mpox. Led by the Mayor, the Task Force is tasked with monitoring mpox cases in the city and devising an emergency or epidemic response plan.
