Detectan un caso de viruela del mono en un menor acogido en Ceuta

Health authorities in Ceuta have detected one case of mpox (monkeypox) in a migrant minor staying at a reception center, according to multiple Spanish news outlets. The child is isolated in one of the emergency shelters set up to handle the migration surge in the Spanish territory. This marks the first reported case among the vulnerable population housed in Ceuta's overcrowded facilities.
The minor has been immediately isolated within one of Ceuta's reception centers. These facilities were hastily created to respond to the ongoing migration crisis flowing into the Spanish territory. Health officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent further spread among other residents and staff.
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, spreads through close contact with infected people or contaminated materials. The virus causes fever, muscle pain, and a distinctive rash. Cases have been tracked across Europe in recent years, though transmission rates vary by region and population density.
Ceuta's reception centers are operating far above normal capacity due to the migration emergency. Dense living conditions can increase disease transmission risk. Authorities now face the dual challenge of managing migration while preventing infectious disease outbreaks in these facilities.
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