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Joint report by World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
14 June 2022
Background
Since 13 May 2022, multiple cases of monkeypox have been reported by Member States of the WHO European Region that are not endemic for monkeypox virus, including countries of the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and beyond contact with infectious material from skin lesions of an infected person, through respiratory droplets in prolonged face-to-face contact and through fomites
Large gatherings may represent a conducive environment for the transmission of the monkeypox virus if they entail close, prolonged and frequent interactions among people, in particular sexual activity. Moreover, Venue closure or event cancellation does not reduce sexual contacts but rather shifts the activities to other settings, including private parties, which are less accessible to community outreach or public health interventions. Liaising with commercial venues and events is more feasible and efficient than mapping private parties [6]. Engagement and partnering with gay, bisexual and other MSM is essential to develop responses that are accepted and promoted by the members of these population groups.
Aim
The aim of this document is to provide concise advice to public health authorities and guild their prevention, awareness-raising and behaviour change interventions before, during and after upcoming summer events. This will enable them to maximise opportunities for disseminating reliable information, advice and practical guidance to participants and minimise the public health risk from monkeypox. Although the main focus is monkeypox in the context of the current multi-country outbreak, much of the advice addresses good public health practices in general which may help prevent the transmission of a number of infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), etc.). This guidance also includes sections which can be used to formulate advice to business/venue owners and event organisers, as well as participants themselves. All advice can be adapted to the local context and the relevant audience and translated into national languages, as required. ...
14 June 2022
Background
Since 13 May 2022, multiple cases of monkeypox have been reported by Member States of the WHO European Region that are not endemic for monkeypox virus, including countries of the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) and beyond contact with infectious material from skin lesions of an infected person, through respiratory droplets in prolonged face-to-face contact and through fomites
Large gatherings may represent a conducive environment for the transmission of the monkeypox virus if they entail close, prolonged and frequent interactions among people, in particular sexual activity. Moreover, Venue closure or event cancellation does not reduce sexual contacts but rather shifts the activities to other settings, including private parties, which are less accessible to community outreach or public health interventions. Liaising with commercial venues and events is more feasible and efficient than mapping private parties [6]. Engagement and partnering with gay, bisexual and other MSM is essential to develop responses that are accepted and promoted by the members of these population groups.
Aim
The aim of this document is to provide concise advice to public health authorities and guild their prevention, awareness-raising and behaviour change interventions before, during and after upcoming summer events. This will enable them to maximise opportunities for disseminating reliable information, advice and practical guidance to participants and minimise the public health risk from monkeypox. Although the main focus is monkeypox in the context of the current multi-country outbreak, much of the advice addresses good public health practices in general which may help prevent the transmission of a number of infectious diseases (e.g. HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), etc.). This guidance also includes sections which can be used to formulate advice to business/venue owners and event organisers, as well as participants themselves. All advice can be adapted to the local context and the relevant audience and translated into national languages, as required. ...
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