Register 10 cases of monkey chickenpox infection in the Philippines

Government authorities in the Southern Cotabo County in the Philippines announced the registration of ten cases of monkey chickenpox infection. Local media reported today that the affected cases have been isolated, while the health authorities in the province are working to follow up on all those involved in the cases.

She added that the Philippine authorities urged citizens to be calm and committed to health protocols to prevent the outbreak of the virus in the country.