Mérida will implement epidemiological fences to prevent mpox

Given the increase in cases of mpox (monkeypox) in certain nations, the regional government of Merida will implement epidemiological fences for prevention.

The Sole Health Authority met with hospital directors to establish care protocols and learn more about mpox, according to Jehyson Guzmán, governor of Mérida.

“The symptoms, promote some epidemiological fence protocols if they occur. For now we are preparing all protocols with all health authorities and institutions,” he detailed.

Authorities are confident that this virus is not as serious as Covid-19, but they say they have experience of facing similar situations during the pandemic and are preparing similar protocols.

In addition, they made it clear that In Venezuela no case has been reported, However, Colombia is among the countries with reports of infections.

In this regard, due to the proximity and high flow of Merida residents visiting the border, authorities will establish controls.

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