The ARS announces this Thursday in a press release that three cases of monkeypox were detected this Wednesday in a campsite in the Var. The town is not specified. According to the Regional Health Agency, it is a “intra-family contamination prior to the arrival of these people on the campsite. The ARS specifies that they were “isolated and left the scene“and that their”state of health does not cause concern.”
Campsite staff and residents are not isolated
It also specifies that the family concerned had, during their stay at the campsite which lasted from August 6 to 11, “no close and prolonged contact with other holidaymakers or with campsite staff.” The ARS adds that the family used the toilets and showers of the campsite but “outside the family home” and reminds that “transmission via surfaces is very low.” “Hygiene measures such as cleaning the premises and washing hands reduce and limit the risk of contamination.”
Therefore, it has not been decided to isolate or vaccinate the staff and residents of the campsite. However, all of these people are advised to monitor their health and seek medical attention if any symptoms occur.”evocative“appear as: fever, headache, lymph nodes, muscle aches, rash…
According to the ARS, monkeypox is “a viral infectious disease caused by the MonkeyPox virus“This virus is circulating in several countries in Europe, including France.”In the majority of cases, it is a mild illness that lasts 2 to 3 weeks.” In case of questions on monkey pox, in particular vaccination, the ARS advises to contact: 0 801 90 80 69 (free call and services, anonymous and confidential). This number can be reached every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.