The Ministry of Well being and Wellness (MOHW) has issued a public replace on Belize’s ongoing response to a measles outbreak, confirming {that a} complete of seven circumstances have now been clinically recognized and linked to the preliminary imported infections detected earlier this month.
The outbreak started with two confirmed imported circumstances reported on April 12. Well being officers have since traced and confirmed 5 further circumstances, all epidemiologically linked to the primary two, with medical confirmations occurring between April 9 and 13.
As a part of its response, the MOHW has recognized 22 faculty contacts linked to the confirmed circumstances. Of those, 12 people had been absolutely vaccinated, 5 had been unvaccinated, and 4 had unknown vaccination standing. All shut contacts are underneath energetic monitoring to permit for speedy detection and containment of any new symptomatic circumstances.
The ministry reviews that 14 samples had been despatched to Mexico for laboratory testing and all outcomes have returned detrimental for additional unfold. Regardless of this encouraging information, the MOHW continues to keep up heightened surveillance throughout the nation.
The nationwide vaccination marketing campaign additionally stays underway, with the Ministry thanking the general public for its cooperation and urging continued participation in immunization efforts.
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Members of the general public are inspired to contact their nearest well being middle or name the toll-free quantity 0-800-MOH-CARE (0-800-664-2273) for extra data or help.
