No border closure yet amid increasing monkeypox cases abroad
VIRUS. Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection of the monkeypox virus and usually occurs throughout Central and West Africa, often near tropical rain forests. As of May 20, 2022, the World Health Organization confirmed 80 cases across 11 countries. (Photo courtesy of UN) MANILA - The Philippines continues to monitor the outbreak of monkeypox overseas but the closure of borders is still unlikely, the special adviser against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) said Saturday. In a "Laging Handa" briefing, National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19's Dr. Ted Herbosa said ...