JOHANNESBURG - The Health Department is in the process of securing Mpox vaccines.
It says an announcement will be made in the coming days.
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It comes as the death toll has risen to three with 16 confirmed cases in the country.
In the meantime, government is urging those with symptoms to report to healthcare facilities.
It's also urging people to maintain personal hygiene at all times.