🚨 Heads up, amigos! Norway and the Netherlands are stepping up their game against a new variant of mpox after Sweden confirmed its first case of the more infectious Clade I last Thursday.
Norway's Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre announced on Monday that their health system is ready to tackle any potential outbreaks. \"The risk of mpox infection in the Norwegian population is low, according to the Institute of Public Health,\" Vestre said. \"But hey, isolated cases might pop up, like in Sweden. We\u2019re all set with a strong healthcare system and plenty of vaccines to handle mpox effectively,\" he added. 💪
Norway isn't going it alone. They're teaming up with the World Health Organization, the European Union, and regional health agencies to keep an eye on the situation. Teamwork makes the dream work, right? 🤝
Over in the Netherlands, the public health authority RIVM is putting healthcare providers on high alert for possible infections. They've got a plan ready: \"If a case is detected, the Municipal Health Service will conduct source and contact tracing and provide guidance to prevent further transmission,\" RIVM stated. Plus, they've got enough vaccines for close contacts. No worries! 🛡️
Virologist Chantal Reusken from RIVM told local media that it's probably just a matter of time before the new mpox variant shows up in the Netherlands. But she assures that the risk is low and their robust healthcare system can manage it. Phew! 😌
Stay safe out there, folks! And remember, keeping informed is half the battle. 📲
Reference(s):
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