Monkeypox becomes Class 2 infectious disease in Korea
By Lee, Jeong-Hwan | translator Alice Kang
22.06.08 10:51:19
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KDCA ¡°Same class risk as COVID-19 from the 8th¡¦ quarantine of those in close contact in discussions¡±
With its level raised, monkeypox will now be managed and considered to have the same level of risk as COVID-19, tuberculosis, and chickenpox.
If a person is confirmed with a Class 2 infectious disease, this must be reported to the quarantine authorities within 24 hours, and the infected person is required to undergo mandatory quarantine.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said, ¡°In consideration of the characteristics of monkeypox including its severity, monkeypox will be designated as a ¡®Class 2 infectious disease that is designated
Lee, Jeong-Hwan(junghwanss@dailypharm.com)
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