The number of monkeypox cases in Spain has risen to 51

The Madrid region comes first, with 47 positive points; The sauna in the Spanish capital is the main source of disease transmission

Photograph: Dadu Rovich/ReutersTest tubes labeled ‘positive for monkeypox virus’ that causes monkeypox

number of cases monkey pox In Spain, he reached 51 this Tuesday, 24, after 15 new records. According to the health authorities, the Madrid region remains the worst affected, with 47 positive points. In addition, the Board of Health Madrid It analyzes samples from 20 other suspected cases. All the pros in the capital are men and their development is considered “within reason,” according to regional health director Enrique Ruiz Escudero. In the region, efforts are focused on the chain of transmission in the sauna, the main focus of the outbreak, which was closed last Friday, 20. Spain. However, local authorities, such as Health Secretary Carolina Daria, point out that the scenario is a calm scenario. “We’re seeing more and more negative cases emerge, and hopefully that’s the trend.”

* with EFE