After the discovery of monkeypox in Britain, Portugal and Spain with several suspected cases in humans, the Department of Health and Social Care implemented a proactive approach. Where does this virus come from? Details in this press review from the daily Al Akhbar.
Recently discovered in Great Britain before appearing in Portugal, Spain and France, the monkeypox virus has caused health alerts in Morocco. Indeed, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection has just put in place a monitoring and health alert plan in order to anticipate and protect the population.
According to the daily Al Akhbar, which examines this subject in its edition for the weekend of May 21 and 22, the Directorate of Epidemiology and Disease Control is coordinating with the regional directorates of the Ministry of Health in order to set up a watch. The objective is to avoid any contamination from European countries, especially with the approach of the “Marhaba 2022” operation, preparations for which have already been launched.
This smallpox, indicates the daily, “remains rare and not very contagious between humans and is generally cured by itself in a few weeks”. But health alerts have been triggered in the affected countries. The symptoms of this viral disease, continues the same source, revolve in particular around “fever, headache, muscle pain, back pain and fatigue”.
Several countries, where Moroccan nationals are settled, have recorded confirmed cases and other suspects. This explains the vigilance and monitoring plan put in place by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to counter this infectious disease. This virus, finally adds the daily, has no borders.
After Europe, cases have been identified in Canada, the daily reports. Several people are under control, especially in Quebec, following the discovery of two confirmed infections. It must be said that in a few days, this viral disease has affected several countries. This has challenged health services around the world.
Source: The 360
