Six of the infected live in Vienna, the seventh is a Lower Austrian. There are a total of eleven cases in Austria.
With seven infected and one recovered, the federal capital has the most cases in Austria. None of the sick had to go to the hospital, they are officially separated.
Those affected in Vienna are men between the ages of 20 and 50. Its symptoms range from a slight fever with isolated pustules to more widespread rashes.
“As far as we have been able to determine so far, none of the people have been vaccinated against smallpox,” says Peter Hacker, the office of Vienna City Councilor for Health. The previous hospital stays are a precautionary measure and not absolutely necessary. The 44-year-old newly infected Lower Austrian does not have to go to the hospital either.
The disease has been notifiable for a few weeks. The contact persons of newly infected people are also recorded.
Vaccination is not necessary from today’s perspective, but the Ministry of Health is currently getting a vaccine against monkeypox in coordination with the European authorities. As soon as this is available, information will be provided about which groups of people should be vaccinated.
The disease is primarily transmitted through direct contact. In order to counteract the further spread of monkeypox, especially at the forthcoming festivals and large parties, the ministry has drawn up and published a new leaflet with important tips for protection against communicable diseases. In addition to monkeypox, this fact sheet also covers sexually transmitted infections and Covid-19.
Source: Nachrichten
