Rumor of Mpox in an Albion School: The Ministry of Education Denies and Reassures Parents

A rumor of a suspected case of mpox (monkeypox) at a primary school in Albion caused concern among parents on the morning of Friday, April 24. According to several messages circulating on social media, the school was reportedly evacuated in an emergency. However, this information has been firmly denied by the authorities.

The Ministry of Education states that no student or staff member at Albion Government School has tested positive for mpox.