Riyadh: The Saudi Health Department has issued important medical guidelines for prevention of monkeypox virus and urged to ensure their implementation.
According to the Saudi website, the Saudi Department of Public Health (Waqayah) has given important advice to travelers to prevent the spread of monkeypox in many countries these days.
Waqayya emphasized that if a citizen or resident foreigner is experiencing any symptoms of monkeypox, or is suffering from monkeypox, or has been in close contact with an infected person, then it is better not to travel abroad. go
Here are the important tips given by Waqayya on her Twitter account to prevent monkeypox.
Contact with monkeypox patients should be avoided, in this regard contact should also be avoided with people affected by rash diseases. Do not use their bedding, clothing and other items used by them.
Avoid any activity that requires physical contact, including massage.
Stay away from crowded places as much as possible and use masks.
Remember to wash your hands with soap and water, if soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching wild, dead or alive animals, including rats and monkeys. Avoid making or consuming animal meat. Also take care of mask, gloves, special glasses, cap and face protection.
If symptoms of monkeypox appear during travel, self-isolate at the earliest opportunity and seek health care, following precautions until treatment is available.
If any symptoms of monkeypox appear after returning from travel, self-isolate immediately and call the Ministry of Health’s contact center at 937 for proper instructions.
