Monkeypox epidemics have occurred in many countries around the world. Last week, the government announced that monkeypox would be gazetted as a statutory notifiable infectious disease. The Centre for Health Protection has formulated the reporting standards for suspected cases and strengthened monitoring. It sent letters to doctors and doctors in Hong Kong two weeks ago. Private hospitals are required to report suspected cases for early epidemiological investigation and quarantine arrangements, and establish an online reporting mechanism.
The Department of Health stated that some smallpox vaccines have been approved by overseas drug regulatory agencies for the prevention of monkeypox infection.
The Food and Health Bureau said in reply to a member's question that the authorities have set up a special webpage on monkeypox to publish relevant information and update the latest situation of monkeypox in other places, and will formulate a "preparation and contingency plan" for monkeypox, so that it can be activated immediately once a diagnosis is confirmed. , emphasizing that it will pay close attention to overseas infection cases and monitor the local situation.
The bureau stated that under the new crown epidemic, strict "foreign import prevention" measures have been adopted. Airport passengers must undergo temperature checks and health declarations. If they have a fever, they will be forced to be sent to a public hospital for isolation. If anyone has monkeypox symptoms, the hospital will take appropriate measures. Follow up and inform the center.
Effective monkeypox antiviral drug registered in Hong Kong
The authority said that the main focus of treatment of monkeypox is to ensure adequate hydration and nutrition, as well as to treat any secondary bacterial infections; if the condition continues to deteriorate, antiviral drugs can be used, but this is uncommon, and the effective cidofo Wei is registered in Hong Kong, but there is still no vaccine against monkeypox.
Experts from the HA will closely monitor the changes in the epidemic situation and clinical medical development, and continue to negotiate closely with relevant drug manufacturers to purchase and stock appropriate vaccines and drugs in a timely manner.
The CHP also has the ability to detect suspected cases of monkeypox virus, and the government will also evaluate the application of different monkeypox detection reagents on the market in due course.
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