The Ministry of Health estimated the likelihood of the spread of monkeypox in Ukraine The likelihood of the spread of monkeypox virus in Ukraine is very small.

This opinion was expressed by Igor Kuzin, Deputy Minister of Health, Chief State Sanitary Doctor, reports maximum..

According to him, the most important argument is that Ukraine is not a transit country for traveling to African countries..

Infection with the monkeypox virus requires prolonged contact with an infected person.. Now this is unlikely due to the limited number of tourist routes..

“In addition, the surveillance system in each country provides for detailed case investigation and contact tracing.. That is, even if a Ukrainian abroad comes into contact with an infected person or becomes ill himself, he will be under observation until he fully recovers,” the Ministry of Health commented..

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