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SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT MPOX WHEN TRAVELLING?


THE DISEASE HAS BEEN DECLARED AN INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. WORDS: BEN CLATWORTHY


The spreading of any disease is unsettling. But when the World Health Organization (WHO) announces an international emergency — as it did with mpox (formerly monkeypox) in August — there’s a more urgent sense of concern.


What is mpox? The viral zoonotic disease — meaning it can spread between animals and people — manifests with flu-like symptoms including fever, headache, muscle ache and fatigue, followed by a distinctive rash that progresses to blisters or sores. Human-to-human transmission occurs through close contact with infected individuals or contaminated materials. Although similar to smallpox, mpox is generally less severe.


Which countries are affected? As of August, suspected cases have been reported in 13 African countries: Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda. Europe’s first imported case was reported by Sweden in August.


Are travel restrictions likely? China announced in August that, for the next six months, it will screen people entering the country from high-risk areas. And anyone travelling to Thailand from 42 ‘risk countries’ must register and undergo testing on arrival. READ MORE ONLINE


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