How to avoid monkeypox and what to do? Health Ministry issued guidelines

Monkeypox Virus In India: The threat of monkeypox is increasing continuously in the country. Every day cases of monkeypox are coming to the fore in the country. So far 9 people in the country have been affected by this virus. Amidst increasing cases in the country, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday released a list related to ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ to avoid the epidemic. The ministry also said that if a person comes in contact with an infected person for a long time or repeatedly, then he too can become infected.

The ministry said that the infected person should be kept away from other persons to avoid infection. Apart from this, the use of hand sanitizer, washing hands with soap and water, wearing a mask and wearing gloves are some of the measures that can be avoided from the disease, as well as the surrounding places should also be disinfected.

Avoid rumors and misinformation

The ministry said that sharing handkerchiefs, bedding, clothes, towels and other items with people who have been found infected should be avoided. Along with this, the ministry also advised not to wash dirty clothes of patients and non-infected persons together and to avoid going to public events. The ministry said, “Do not discriminate between infected and suspected patients. Apart from this, do not believe any rumor or false information.

Central government constituted task force

The disease is being monitored very closely amid the increasing cases of monkeypox in the country. The Central Government has constituted a task force to deal with the infection. It has been revealed in media reports that this task force will give suggestions to the government on matters related to expansion of facilities for the treatment of the disease in the country and vaccination of this virus. Earlier, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had said that there is no need to panic about this disease as it is not a new disease. He told in the Parliament that every effort is being made to prevent the spread of this disease.

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