MPOX, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that spreads from animals to humans. It is also transmitted through close physical contact with a person infected with the virus. It is characterized by pustules and fever.
“Customs declarations”
People from countries or regions affected by MPOX and "who have been exposed to cases" of illness or who "show symptoms" Must "take the initiative to declare oneself to customs" upon their arrival in China, Chinese customs said in a statement. "Customs officers will take medical measures and conduct sampling and testing in accordance with procedures.", they specified.
Furthermore, transport vehicles, containers or goods coming from affected areas "and which are contaminated or are likely to have been contaminated" must be disinfected, according to the statement.
Six months
These measures are in place from Friday and will last for six months. Sweden reported on Thursday a first case of a more contagious and dangerous variant of mpox, a disease that has killed at least 548 people since the beginning of the year in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the worst-affected country.
The WHO said more imported cases of mpox were likely to be detected in Europe soon. It had raised its highest international alert level on Wednesday in response to a resurgence of cases on the African continent.
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