In order to prevent infection by monkey poxthe authorities of the department of Norte de Santander, Colombia, decided to reinforce protection measures at the border.
Carlos Martinez, director of the Departmental Institute of Healthindicated that, although no cases of infection have been detected in the region, the alarms are on to avoid sources of transmission.
He explained that special controls are maintained in Villa del Rosario, Cúcuta, Puerto Santander and other border points. This action is due to the strong influx that exists in the Simón Bolívar, Francisco de Paula Santander and Unión international bridges.
It should be noted that the country currently registers at least 84 cases, according to information from the New Granadan health minister, Carolina Corcho. In the midst of this situation, the entity requested increased protection measures.
Among the recommendations, those already known such as the use of the mask and hand hygiene stand out. Also, avoid physical contact with people suspected of carrying the monkey virus. For those who present symptoms, they recommended that it is important to go to an immediate medical review and avoid attending places with high capacity.
Colombia strengthens protection measures against monkeypox
Given this, Carlos Martínez also highlighted the symptoms caused by monkeypox. They include: fever, muscle pain, headache, weakness, swollen lymph nodes and skin rashes.
According to what was reported by various local media, the health authority emphasized that they are waiting for the results offered by the National Institute of Health on a suspected case. In which a citizen who traveled to Mexico and the United States is pointed out.
