MPOX outbreak in NRW: Family with two children in quarantine!

MPOX outbreak in NRW: Family with two children in quarantine!

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Deutschland - A new variant of the MPOX virus, known as Klade 1b, is spreading in Germany. The first infection in Cologne was found in mid-October, and several members of a family from the Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis have now been affected. In this family, which also includes two school children, the virus was detected, which led to the quarantine of the entire family. The course of the disease has so far been mild, and the health department has informed contact persons and pointed out symptoms and protective measures. According to The world has so far not become known.

Due to the determination of the MPOX virus at the family, a special school in Rösrath was closed as a precaution in order to prevent possible infections. The students receive distance lessons, such as Die Zeit . The family members concerned are said to have infected themselves during a trip to East Africa, which is due to the assessment of the NRW Ministry of Health. Close physical contact is required to transfer the virus. The Ministry of Health sees the risk of greater spread than low, but keeps the situation in mind, since little is known about the new variant.

mpox, which were previously referred to as monkeys, are not very contagious. The symptoms often contain rashes and general symptoms such as fever, head and muscle pain. The WHO has declared a health emergency because of the new virus variant. There are hardly any cases in Germany at the moment, and the previous illnesses are mild, which has so far made the situation appear to be controllable.