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Despite disinfecting surfaces, washing their hands several times a day and showered regularly, the researchers found that the room of two monkeypox patients sharing a home had virus on 70% of high-contact areas 20 days after their symptoms began, including on couches, blankets, a coffee machine, computer mouse and light switch.
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday pushed for a stronger vaccination campaign after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tagged the Philippines as a Level 3 destination for a “high level” of COVID-19.
Department of Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said Wednesday that the travel advisory released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after categorizing the Philippines as a Level 3 destination for a “high level” of COVID-19, is aligned with that of the country.
The Philippines continues to implement health and safety protocols to ensure the safety of guests visiting the country’s tourism sites, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Wednesday.
The US CDC advised travelers to the Philippines to make sure they were up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines before making the trip. It said those who weren't up to date with their vaccine shots should avoid travel to the country.