INCREASE IN MONKEYPOX CASES IN PUERTO RICO

August 3, 2022 | By Colin O. Jarrett |

Monkeypox cases have increased in Puerto Rico.  The country has confirmed 21 cases of the virus.

This means 8 additional cases were recorded to add to the 13 cases reported since the start of surveillance at the beginning of the month.

The Puerto Rico Department of Health in its latest bulletin said 23 vaccination centres have been set up around the island in response to the situation.

There are no requirements for receiving the Monkeypox vaccine in Puerto Rico.

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Colin O. Jarrett is Caribbean News Editor with Vision Newspaper.

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