The number of patients infected with the monkeypox virus in Peru has increased to 18 (16 men, 1 woman, and 1 minor), all of them registered in Lima Metropolitan Area,
reported on Friday.
The official indicated that supervision visits are being made to health facilities in Southern Lima, where it was verified that they are prepared for timely and effective response to detect this disease.
"We are forming itinerant brigades to provide immediate response once a patient has tested positive for the monkeypox virus," the
Deputy Minister stated.
"For those confirmed cases, we ask that they (infected citizens) stay at home and follow all recommendations from the health professionals who are visiting them," he added.
Diagnosis
People who have any symptoms and think that they might be infected with monkeypox must call 113 from any landline or cell phone nationwide and dial option 6.
They can also go to the nearest health facility to receive care for suspected monkeypox.
COVID-19
On the other hand,
Deputy Minister Candia specified that the use of facemasks is optional. Nonetheless, citizens are recommended to wear them in open spaces where there is a crowd, such as at parties, concerts, or stadiums.