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MANILA – Passengers of Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight PR300 that carried Hong Kong's first case of viral disease monkeypox have been encouraged to monitor their health, the airline's spokesperson said Thursday.
"On the part of PAL, we have sent emails to all passengers informing them to monitor their health condition and report any symptoms, if any, to Hong Kong's Department of Health," spokesperson Cielo Villaluna told the Philippine News Agency.
These passengers, who arrived in Hong Kong from Manila last Sept. 5, are still undergoing the required five-day quarantine.
The passenger who tested positive for monkeypox is in a hospital and is under strict monitoring, according to Villaluna.
PAL has advised the other passengers to seek medical attention and contact the Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong if they are experiencing symptoms.
On Wednesday night, Villaluna said PAL has also communicated with the Philippines' health department regarding the monkeypox case.
Earlier, international reports stated that Hong Kong identified its first case of monkeypox last Tuesday, involving a returning resident who spent several days in the Philippines. The identified case reportedly also traveled to the United States and Canada last month. (PNA)
