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Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado has confirmed on his social media post that they have a suspected case of mpox.The patient is a 55-year-old female who is now in isolation who is currently undergoing confirmatory testing. The local chief executive said local health authorities have started contact tracing to identify and monitor anyone who may have had close contact with her.As a precautionary measure, the city government has reimposed the mandatory use of face masks in all public spaces. Physical distancing and other basic health protocols are also back in effect. These steps aim to protect the public and prevent the possible spread of the virus.The Department of Education Eastern Visayas clarified that there are no confirmed cases of mpox in the entire Eastern Visayas region yet, based on the latest report from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU).However, the Department of Health - Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EVCHD) strongly reminds the public to stay informed with accurate information about the disease. While no confirmed cases are recorded in the region, everyone is urged to practice preventive measures to avoid infection.

Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado confirmed on his social media post that they have a suspected case of mpox.

Maasin City Mayor Nacional Mercado confirmed on his social media post that they have a suspected case of mpox.

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Face mask use mandatory again in Maasin City amid suspected mpox case

Sharon Evite,

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Published May 30, 2025 11:22 PM PHT

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Updated May 31, 2025 06:31 AM PHT

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