{"id":156696,"date":"2022-07-27T16:07:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T20:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=156696"},"modified":"2022-07-27T16:07:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T20:07:11","slug":"ministry-of-health-announces-health-guidelines-for-carnival-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ministry-of-health-announces-health-guidelines-for-carnival-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Health announces health guidelines for Carnival 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COVID-19 continues to a pandemic and a threat to humans. Since March 2022, the number of cases has increased globally and in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n

There have also been a number of variants that increase transmissibility, serious disease, hospitalizations and deaths. In addition to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox disease a public health emergency of international concern.<\/p>

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The current carnival celebrations in Antigua and Barbuda include mass gatherings that can facilitate the spread of COVID-19 and monkeypox in the twin island state. These gatherings are characterized by the concentration of people at different locations. They include public and private functions and may be both planned and spontaneous.<\/p>

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These guidelines are intended to provide information and advice to the general public on measures that can be taken to reduce transmission and subsequent<\/p>\n

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Monkeypox and COVID-19 Risks During Carnival 2022<\/strong><\/p>

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COVID-19 Transmission<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

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The COVID-19 virus, SARS CoV-2 is directly transmitted between persons from respiratory droplets. The virus can also remain on surfaces and inanimate objects that can serves as sources of infection.<\/p>\n

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Monkeypox Transmission<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

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The monkeypox virus is spread from person to person by direct contact with the rash, bodily fluids (fluid, pus or blood from skin lesions), and scabs. Clothing, sheets, towels and other objects can also be sources of infection. The virus is also transmitted from a pregnant mother to her unborn child. Respiratory secretions can also be a source of infection.<\/p>\n

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Monkeypox and COVID-19 Disease Prevention During Carnival 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

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