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Panama reports 78 new mpox cases

Panama City, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) Panama´s Health Ministry (MINSA) on Thursday reported 12 new cases of mpox, bringing total to 78 since the first patient registered in past July.

According to MINSA, 13 cases continue to be active, eight of them at-home screening and five remain in hospital isolation; meanwhile 65 people recovered.

Plus, MINSA stressed that 42 mpox vaccines have been applied to date, as a rule to citizens exposed to contagion and health professionals at risk for neglecting biosecurity measures.

Since May 24, Panama has kept a health alert nationwide, redoubling epidemiological surveillance in medical centers and bording crossing points.

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