Patients with monkeypox must have special criteria before ending isolation.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON – British health authorities advise self-isolation for people with monkeypox. This step was taken to prevent further transmission throughout the community.
On Thursday (9/6/2022), the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) issued further guidance to those infected monkey pox for isolation at home for a certain period of time. Those diagnosed with monkeypox infection must meet specific criteria before ending self-isolation.
“Self-isolation is an important step to protect others from monkeypox. They should stay home and avoid close contact with other people in the house as much as possible to prevent the spread of this virus,” said UKHSA Chief Medical Advisor, Susan Hopkins, in a statement. Anadolu AgencyFriday (10/6/2022).
Hopkins said some people may have difficulty during self-isolation. Therefore, they can ask for support if needed.
Hopkins said individuals infected with monkeypox had been advised to sleep and eat in a separate room from their family and friends. Monkeypox sufferers are advised to use separate bathrooms to limit domestic and communal transmission.
However, if the use of separate rooms is not possible, then individuals should avoid physical contact and maintain a distance of 1 meter from household members. In addition, those diagnosed with monkeypox infection should avoid close contact with young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
As of 7 June, UKHSA had recorded 18 monkey pox case in England and one case in Scotland. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the UK to 321.
The government has advised people who have been in contact with monkeypox sufferers and show symptoms to contact the nearest health clinic. The risk of transmission of monkeypox is low, because the virus is transmitted through close physical contact and does not spread easily. But UKHSA has urged residents to remain cautious.
According to data released by UKHSA, more than half of the cases recorded in the UK are found in men who identify as homosexual or bisexual. Of the 190 cases recorded from May 6-31, 111 cases were men identified as homosexual or bisexual.
According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), cases of monkeypox have been identified in 27 countries. Most cases have been recorded in North America and Europe. While small numbers of reports were recorded in Central and South America, North Africa and the Middle East.
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