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Mpox – wash your hands and get tested

NUMBERS RISE

THE Department of Health has sought to allay fears about mpox, saying the disease is preventable and treatable if people who think they may be infected get clinical evaluation as soon as possible.

This week the number of cases rose to 13 –

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