More Monkeypox Cases Have Been Confirmed By The Navajo Nation

Only recently did the public health department of Navajo Nation confirm cases of Monkeypox. A health advisory was also issued in the form of notice for bringing it to the notice of the people that the first case of the infection has been reported in the town.

Hence, it is required on the part of the people to safeguard themselves to the maximum possible extent. 

Not only this but also an attempt was made to introduce a sufficient amount of guidelines that could play an important role in mitigating the spread of the infection.

But it seems like the efforts of the government to reduce the incidence of this infection have finally gone in vain. It is evident from the recent outbreak of Monkeypox in the country after three additional cases have been confirmed by the health department recently. 

Navajo Nation Reports Three Additional Cases Of Monkeypox

It was in August that the first case was reported. The subsequent increase in positive people is a sign of worry because the country does not want a situation like covid-19 at any cost.

In such a situation, every possible attempt is being made not only to safeguard the people from getting this infection but also, at the same time, to protect all those who have tested positive with the help of the best medical care facilities. Arrangements are probably made in this regard. 

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How is the government responding? 

The government does not feel it appropriate to introduce lockdown once again because it brings the economy to a halt. But at the same time, it has decided to make the overall vaccination drive for Monkeypox much stronger as compared to what it was earlier so that the immunity against this problem could be built amongst the people as soon as possible. 

The vaccination drive can be strengthened when additional units are procured from the neighboring countries and domestic production levels increase. In such a situation, it becomes evident that it is a sustainable method so that the chances of infection do not crop up. To prevent the global spread, the international contact of the nation has been suspended by the government’s circular. This is essential to cut off ties for the time being so that instances of change do not occur at all. 

The government is also advising the people to protect themselves by taking responsibility with the help of different measures of social distance and sanitization. It is only with the help of collective methods that this infection can be prevented to a great extent. The government is also trying to focus on a better distribution of vaccination because the three cases which have now been reported belong to the tribal community in the eastern and the western part of the country.

Details of the infection

It usually takes 5 to 21 days to develop the symptoms of Monkeypox after contracting the infection. This can be in the form of a fever, headache, cough, or sore throat. It is usually very contagious and can also cause rashes on the skin. That is why whenever a person develops these symptoms in the first place, he should visit a doctor as soon as possible before the situation practically goes out of his control. The government is also attempting to spread the maximum amount of awareness. It will ultimately help reduce the incidence of this infection to a great extent. 

Conclusion

All the essential parameters must be taken care of, especially when an attempt is being made to prevent a disease from becoming a pandemic or an epidemic. In light of the best interest, additional benefits have to be obtained. This will also help reduce the possibility of this infection, which can also get fatal with time.

References:

🔵 Center For Disease And Control(n.d)Monkeypox symptoms(Available Online): https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/symptoms.html

🔵Cleveland Clinic(n.d)Monkeypox(Available Online)https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22371-monkeypox