Local News

Community Chat: Are you taking extra precautions to avoid getting Mpox?

Have your say on today's big issue.

Published by
By Citizen Reporter

There are at least seven recorded cases of Mpox, leaving many people more cautious than they were a month ago.

Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus that has the potential to cause a painful or itchy rash like pimples or blisters.

According to Caxton Network News, the health department said all Mpox patients had chronic illnesses, suggesting a high probability of being immunocompromised.

Advertisement

It urged those who were sickly to get treatment, while vaccines were being brought into the country.

READ MORE ON THIS STORY HERE

Are you taking extra precautions to avoid getting Mpox?
Share your thoughts on X and Facebook.

Advertisement

Download our app

Published by
By Citizen Reporter