The Department of Health has urged the public to avoid physical contact with individuals who have contracted Mpox. South Africa has so far recorded a total of seven laboratory-confirmed cases and two deaths. Professor Tulio de Oliveira, Director of CERI: SU and Director of KRISP at UKZN unpacks the nature of the disease and preventative measures.
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