Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The has asked localities nationwide to
monitor foreign arrivals from countries with as an early response
after infections were spotted in the region.
Thailand, Singapore, the
Republic of Korea, China and Japan are some of the countries where monkeypox
has been detected.
Per the latest decision,
from countries with monkeypox will have their body
temperatures checked and be subject to other monitoring measures. Those
suspected to be infected with the condition will be isolated and have their
biological samples taken for testing.
The ministry is yet to
issue specific instructions on how foreign entrants from countries with
monkeypox should be monitored, or when exactly these measures are to be
applied. Vietnam has not recorded any monkeypox cases so far.
Last week, Ho Chi Minh
City proposed that foreign arrivals are asked to complete medical declarations
at the border as one of the measures.
Besides screening
measures at the border, the ministry has also requested monitoring at different
health facilities and added vigilance at certain events in the community.
As of July 30, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had recorded over 21,000 monkeypox cases in 78 countries and territories. Seven
people have died. Typical symptoms of the disease include fever, headache,
muscle pain, skin lesions and rashes. It is transmitted through contact with
bodily fluids or lesion material./.
Source: VietnamPlus
