China plans to manage monkeypox in the same way it handles infectious diseases such as COVID-19 starting from Sept. 20, health authorities said on Friday, after detecting around 500 cases of the viral infection last month, APA reports citing Reuters.
Monkeypox will be managed under Category B protocols, the National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement.
Under this category, China could take emergency measures such as restricting gatherings, suspending work and school or sealing off areas when there is an outbreak of a disease.