People who have possible, probable or confirmed Monkeypox can now isolate at home, if they remain well enough and avoid contact with other people until all their lesions have healed
I’m Matt Rosser with news that new guidance for healthcare professionals to respond to the outbreak of Monkeypox has been agreed by the UK’s four public health agencies.People who have possible, probable or confirmed Monkeypox can now isolate at home, if they remain well enough and avoid contact with other people until all their lesions have healed. The risk of transmission can be reduced by following standard cleaning and disinfection methods.The UKHSA says that Monkeypox does not usually spread easily between people, and the overall risk to the general public is low. Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body has advised to contact NHS 111 or call a sexual health service.
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