Be alert of monkeypox symptoms, says Perak exco


IPOH: Residents in the state are advised to seek immediate treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital if they have monkeypox-like symptoms.

State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman, A. Sivanesan said the symptoms included fever, fatigue, headaches, and a maculopapular rash that starts on the face and spreads to the hands and feet before spreading to other areas of the body.

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