MOH says low risk of severe mpox variant spreading to S’pore
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Singapore has had 10 cases of mpox since January 2024, which MOH confirmed were all from the milder form of the virus, known as clade II. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, causes flu-like...
MOH | Mpox - Ministry of Health
WEBMpox is a viral disease that is caused by two distinct clades of the monkeypox virus (MPXV), Clade I and II. Most common symptoms of the disease are rash and fever. Serious complications or death can occur in medically vulnerable individuals.
FAQ: What is Singapore doing about mpox? - CNA
WEBSep 4, 2024 · SINGAPORE: Singapore has developed response measures to mpox after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global public health emergency in August. The plan involves vaccinating...
Mpox vaccine for those at high risk in Singapore, virus …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · SINGAPORE - Vaccinations against mpox are being given free to healthcare workers who are at highest risk of exposure to mpox, and the jabs will also be given to close contacts of confirmed...
Update On Public Health Preparedness Measures for Mpox Clade I
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Since smallpox vaccination was required in Singapore until early 1981, there will be some mpox immunity among a significant segment of the Singapore population, i.e. those who are 45 years old and above.
Low immediate risk of mpox, but Singapore likely to see cases …
WEBAug 17, 2024 · Ten cases of mpox, formely known as monkeypox, were detected in Singapore as of Jul 27 this year, while there were 32 cases in 2023, with the Ministry of Health (MOH) confirming on Thursday...
CNA Explains: Deadlier and more contagious – how dangerous is …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · As of Thursday, 13 confirmed mpox cases have been detected in Singapore this year, all of which are of the less severe clade 2 infections.
Precautionary mpox screening to be set up at Changi, Seletar …
WEBAug 22, 2024 · SINGAPORE - Temperature and visual screening will be carried out at Changi and Seletar airports from Aug 23 as a precautionary measure against the import of mpox from abroad.
MOH | News Highlights - Ministry of Health
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Singapore’s healthcare system has the capability to effectively diagnose and manage mpox infections. We have informed all medical practitioners and healthcare institutions to be vigilant in detecting and reporting all mpox cases, including those suspected of Clade I infections.
Singapore says it has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 …
WEBSINGAPORE, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Singapore has detected 13 cases of mpox Clade 2 infections this year, the health ministry said in a bulletin on Thursday. To date, all mpox infections...