The Ministry of Health has said. Increased control Entering from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The letter asked the Ministry of Health’s Offices of Maritime, Air and Border Health (SMAF) to focus on entry points, especially Direct flights Coming from the country under surveillance. While local authorities work to understand the origin of the unknown disease, health organizations, such as the WHO, are monitoring the new disease. spread Because of which it has already been created. More than 100 victims. What changes for passengers?
Mysterious disease from Congo: Checks are on the rise
The discovery of A new disease The “unknown origin” immediately puzzled experts. About a month later, Italy decided. Raise the level of attention It is for all intents and purposes an unknown epidemic. They are already in the Democratic Republic of Congo (not just “Congo”). More than 100 victims An announced 79 were registered in November alone and 380 people suffered from flu-like symptoms.
For this reason, the Ministry of Health through a letter has asked the Maritime, Air and Border Health Offices to pay attention to all points of entry.
The letter is known by the news agency. The tearclarified at the time. There is no alarmBut entrances require more caution. Usmaf actually deals with the checking of goods and passengers at the borders, to prevent the entry of a new mysterious virus.
There is no tangible threat: what changes for passengers.
Italian health authorities consulted on the matter, reiterated. There is no danger Solid for Italy at the moment. More focus especially on borders For direct flightsthis is an important precaution.
But why is there no alarm? At this point, in the absence of more information about the virus (the dynamics of the spread are unknown, and neither is the audience infected with the virus) it is futile to trigger panic. Furthermore, this virus has a limited presence, namely in the southwestern province of Kwangju.
For passengers, at this time, Nothing changes. From the “Viaggiare Sicuri” website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, you can read information about the health situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but there are no entry and exit restrictions.
However, it is recommended where possible. Avoid affected areas and keeping informed of the provisions issued by local health authorities, taking every necessary precaution. At the moment, there is only one indication from the country’s Ministry of Health. Avoid gatherings. Or, if that’s impossible, keep your distance.
We also remember that the new disease is not the only health emergency in the country. Several strains of monkeypox were recorded again in August, with more than 11,000 cases and 445 deaths. As in the case of the new mystery disease, monkeypox It is especially deadly for children and young people. For this reason, non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is not recommended and, in particular, to provinces affected by health or security alerts due to the presence of armed rebel groups.
