MonkeyPox Virus - Is this a real issue?

[DELTAFOXTROT 96]

We have a group of Fil Am gonna meet up in Siargao  Island next month, We are coming from USA, it 4 couples, we are flying into Philipines at different times but meeting in late June in Siargao Island

 

My sister in Law and her husband who live in Philippines were coming and now they have said they are not gonna bring their 2 year old kid due to MonkeyPox Virus.

 

I had never heard of MonkeyPox and did some brief research, Wife said something about wearing a facemask, I don't do face mask and I will not go to Philippines if they are gonna try to make me wear a facemask.

 

Are they just being overprotective since it's their first kid, I am good with kid nto going.  Is Monkey Pox real deal? Or something to be aware of but not concern.  Philippines isn't trying to make this the next covid?

[top_secret 2,671]

Although Monkeypox is not specifically a STD, it does seem to mostly infect persons of the same demographic groups that (ahem) might also be at risk for HIV.  As such there is probably very close to zero risk for a child tourist.  It's a total non-issue for most folks.

 

There is a vaccine available for those who feel they may have an increased risk.

Edited May 30 by top_secret

[smilingstone 421]

Literally never encountered it outside of less reputable media sources.

[RO_AH 1,671]

9 hours ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

We have a group of Fil Am gonna meet up in Siargao  Island next month, We are coming from USA, it 4 couples, we are flying into Philipines at different times but meeting in late June in Siargao Island

 

My sister in Law and her husband who live in Philippines were coming and now they have said they are not gonna bring their 2 year old kid due to MonkeyPox Virus.

 

I had never heard of MonkeyPox and did some brief research, Wife said something about wearing a facemask, I don't do face mask and I will not go to Philippines if they are gonna try to make me wear a facemask.

 

Are they just being overprotective since it's their first kid, I am good with kid nto going.  Is Monkey Pox real deal? Or something to be aware of but not concern.  Philippines isn't trying to make this the next covid?

It seems there were people trying to make it the next Covid but it didn't work. People in PH love to worry, it's like a national past time for most. Use grok.com and search Monkey pox in Philippines. It's really nothing to worry about.

[DELTAFOXTROT 96]

14 hours ago, RO_AH said:

It seems there were people trying to make it the next Covid but it didn't work. People in PH love to worry, it's like a national past time for most. Use grok.com and search Monkey pox in Philippines. It's really nothing to worry about.

Exactly, I looked at one article and that is what I got as well, Trying to make it the next Covid.

[DELTAFOXTROT 96]

23 hours ago, smilingstone said:

Literally never encountered it outside of less reputable media sources.

This is reliable news source, and cases have rised in last few days. I think this is Philippines Government Site:

 

Davao City’s mpox cases rise to 6 | Philippine News Agency

[DELTAFOXTROT 96]

23 hours ago, top_secret said:

Although Monkeypox is not specifically a STD, it does seem to mostly infect persons of the same demographic groups that (ahem) might also be at risk for HIV.  As such there is probably very close to zero risk for a child tourist.  It's a total non-issue for most folks.

 

There is a vaccine available for those who feel they may have an increased risk.

Looks like Davao Del Sur region is now requiring facemasks : 

 

Meanwhile, face masks have been made mandatory in Davao del Sur following the province’s first confirmed mpox case in Magsaysay town. Davao del Sur Governor Yvonne Cagas has mandated the wearing of face masks in indoor public spaces, including markets, offices, transportation hubs, churches, and businesses.

Face masks are also required in crowded outdoor areas where physical distancing cannot be maintained, as well as in all healthcare facilities, particularly when caring for suspected or confirmed mpox patients    Davao City’s mpox cases rise to 6 | Philippine News Agency

[Crazy Cat 43,937]

1 hour ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

Looks like Davao Del Sur region is now requiring facemasks : 

 

Meanwhile, face masks have been made mandatory in Davao del Sur following the province’s first confirmed mpox case in Magsaysay town. Davao del Sur Governor Yvonne Cagas has mandated the wearing of face masks in indoor public spaces, including markets, offices, transportation hubs, churches, and businesses.

Face masks are also required in crowded outdoor areas where physical distancing cannot be maintained, as well as in all healthcare facilities, particularly when caring for suspected or confirmed mpox patients    Davao City’s mpox cases rise to 6 | Philippine News Agency

So, you are going to cancel your trip, or are you going to try to avoid where masks are required there?

Edited May 31 by Crazy Cat

[top_secret 2,671]

3 hours ago, DELTAFOXTROT said:

This is reliable news source, and cases have rised in last few days. I think this is Philippines Government Site:

 

Davao City’s mpox cases rise to 6 | Philippine News Agency

 

 

Meanwhile, ~17 Filipinos DIE every day from TB, ~170,000 cases of Dengue per year, ~1,000 cases of Measles per year, Hepatitis, food poisoning etc, etc.   The Philippines even has like 80 lightning strike deaths per year if you want that risk comparison. 

 

I would wager that every last one of those infected with monkey pox was involved in behavior that put them at risk, mostly while overseas, and the one death they mentioned was probably someone already weakened by other conditions related to there lifestyle choices.

 

It's as close to zero risk as anything could possibly be in the Philippines.  If anyone is really unreasonably concerned then just get the vaccine before you go.  Your odds of death crossing the street in front of you hotel is far greater than catching monkey pox.

[DELTAFOXTROT 96]

3 hours ago, top_secret said:

 

 

Meanwhile, ~17 Filipinos DIE every day from TB, ~170,000 cases of Dengue per year, ~1,000 cases of Measles per year, Hepatitis, food poisoning etc, etc.   The Philippines even has like 80 lightning strike deaths per year if you want that risk comparison. 

 

I would wager that every last one of those infected with monkey pox was involved in behavior that put them at risk, mostly while overseas, and the one death they mentioned was probably someone already weakened by other conditions related to there lifestyle choices.

 

It's as close to zero risk as anything could possibly be in the Philippines.  If anyone is really unreasonably concerned then just get the vaccine before you go.  Your odds of death crossing the street in front of you hotel is far greater than catching monkey pox.

I am not scared of Monkey Pox, I am scared of them trying to make me wear a facemask everywhere I go.

 

FaceMask is my issue

[DELTAFOXTROT 96]

6 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

So, you are going to cancel your trip, or are you going to try to avoid where masks are required there?

Facemask is my issue

 

They are silly stupid trying to make people wear facemask.  They gave my relative a ticket during covid for not wearing a facemask while she was driving her car alone, in Davao City.