Two recent mpox cases not linked to earlier ones, says Health DG


PETALING JAYA: There have been four cases of mpox infection reported to date with two new ones that are not linked to the first two cases, says the Health Ministry.

It said the third case was confirmed on Oct 21, involving a local found to have symptoms of fever and blisters on Oct 6.

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