Ship isolated in Argentina due to possible smallpox – News – Ansa.it

The Ina Lotte ship flying the Liberian flag was separated in the Paraná River near the Port of San Lorenzo in Argentina. Local health authorities quarantined her after a crew member fell ill. Initial tests showed symptoms consistent with mpox or chicken pox.


The man was immediately transported to a local hospital.


Although the authenticity has not yet been officially confirmed, doctors believe that the disease is still in its early stages because the usual skin rashes with spots that change into purulent bubbles have not yet appeared on the body. . Until definitive confirmation comes from the ship, no one will be able to disembark. Access is only allowed to healthcare workers. On August 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a state of emergency for smallpox, the epicenter of which was registered months ago in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.