Rising problem - Vietnam capital Ho Chih Minh City reports 19 cases of monkeypox


Test tubes labelled "Monkeypox virus positive and negative" are seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2022. - Reuters

HANOI, Oct 16 (Bernama): Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam reported six more cases of monkeypox in one week, bringing the total number of cases to 19, Xinhua quoted Vietnam's Health Ministry media statement.

Ho Chi Minh City is quarantining and treating 12 cases of monkeypox, all of whom are in stable health condition.

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