China to manage monkeypox in same class of infectious disease as COVID-19

China to manage monkeypox in same class of infectious disease as COVID-19
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China will start managing monkeypox as a Class B infectious disease from Sept. 20, the National Health Commission said on Friday.

China classifies infectious diseases into three classes, with other Class B diseases including COVID-19, AIDS and SARS.

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