Ministry of Health: Probability of bringing monkeypox to Belarus is low

24 мая 2022

The likelihood of bringing monkeypox in Belarus is low, because of the lack of flight connections with most countries. This was stated by the country's chief sanitary doctor. Alexander Tarasenko notes that border crossing points have been strengthened measures to prevent the entry of the infection into the country. In addition, medical personnel are trained, specialists are developing the test systems. 

To avoid getting sick, the Ministry of Health recommends not visiting the monkeypox endemic countries, avoid contact with rodents and primates. You should also eat only carefully prepared animal products. Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease. It is manifested by fever, intoxication and skin rashes. It is not highly contagious. But with close long-term contact it is transmitted from person to person. There is no specific vaccine against the infection. Mass vaccination against smallpox has created an immune layer. It can help stop the spread of infection.