Number of monkey pox infections in our country has risen to ten

According to Sciensano, all 10 infections are linked to the Darklands Festival in Antwerp at the beginning of last month or a trip to Portugal or Spain. In one patient it is not yet known where the infection comes from. Last Wednesday, the counter was still at 6 infections.

Anyone who is infected must isolate until the rash has disappeared. High-risk contacts do not need to be in isolation, but should be extra careful with people with reduced immunity, pregnant women and children, and should be extra vigilant for symptoms.

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