Members of the public are strongly advised to maintain vigilance and take the following precautions, where relevant:

• Observe and practise good personal hygiene at all times.

• Wash your hands regularly with soap, especially before handling food or eating, after going to the toilet, or when hands are dirty from coughing or sneezing. If water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid contact with persons who are unwell (e.g., those with rash or other lesions). 

• Avoid sharing common items that may be contaminated with bodily fluids.

• Practice safe sex, including avoiding high-risk sexual activities such as having multiple sex partners or engaging in casual sex.

• When travelling, avoid feeding or touching animals, especially stray or wild animals, and the consumption of bush meat.

• Travellers from countries affected by mpox should monitor for symptoms for 21 days upon their return from these countries. Please refer to MOH Health Advisory for Travellers for precautionary measures to be taken when travelling.

• Seek medical attention immediately if you become unwell or develop symptoms such as sudden onset of high fever, swollen lymph nodes and rash, and inform the doctor of your travel or exposure history