Selangor Journal
Test tubes labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” are seen in this illustration taken on May 22, 2022. — Picture by REUTERS

Monkeypox: No cases received by MOH so far

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed that it has not received any notification regarding a monkeypox infection or of a child said to be infected with the virus here as claimed on social media.

The MOH in a Twitter post stated that it had not received any notification regarding the monkeypox infection as of 5pm today.

“If the viral video is true, the guardian is advised to take the child to a nearby government health facility immediately for examination and treatment,” he said.

The public is also advised not to spread any news that is unverified.

— Bernama

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