Pinoy in Singapore tests positive for monkeypox –DFA

A 31-year-old Filipino in Singapore tested positive for the monkeypox virus, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

According to Jhomer Apresto's Sunday Super Radyo dzBB report, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the infected individual showed monkeypox symptoms on July 21 and was recently confirmed positive for the virus.

He is also currently in isolation and is undergoing tests at the Singapore General Hospital.

The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that the Philippines had recorded its first case of monkeypox

This patient had prior travel to countries with monkeypox cases, and was only tested for monkeypox on Thursday, July 28. This patient also recorded 10 close contacts, according to Health Undersecretary Dr. Beverly Ho.

Ho also noted that the patient “has been discharged and is undergoing strict isolation and monitoring at home.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) on July 23 declared monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern” —the highest alarm it can sound. — DVM, GMA News