TACLOBAN CITY – Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado disclosed that their local health officials have reported one suspected MPox case.
“The patient is a 55-year-old female and is currently in isolation. Intensive contact-tracing is currently underway,” he said.
He added that the patient is under close monitoring and was subjected to confirmatory testing. “In the meantime, we have reimposed the mandatory use of face masks, physical distancing, and basic health protocols to the general public to ensure the health and safety of our community,” said the mayor.
The Department of Health in Eastern Visayas said they are awaiting reports from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit.
Eastern Visayas has no confirmed MPox case as of this writing. (By Marie Tonette Marticio/EV Mail May 26-June 1, 2025 issue)
