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Containment measures — Argentina
Argentina
americasMonitoring:42 days
Strain:andes
Vaccine:Unavailable
Antiviral:Unavailable
5 measures listed
Isolation
IsolationMandatory
Strict isolation of confirmed cases
Isolation in a negative pressure single room throughout the acute phase. FFP2/N95 mask mandatory for healthcare workers.
SourcePersonal protective equipment
Personal protective equipmentMandatory
PPE for healthcare workers
FFP2/N95 mask, impervious gown, gloves, eye protection. Supervised doffing protocol.
Surveillance
SurveillanceMandatory
Contact monitoring for 42 days
All close contacts of a confirmed Andes strain hantavirus case must be monitored for 42 days with twice-daily temperature checks.
Travel restrictions
Travel restrictionsMandatory
Restrictions on Antarctic cruises
Temporary suspension of Antarctic cruise departures from Ushuaia. Mandatory health screening before boarding for remaining cruises.
Healthcare
HealthcareRecommended
HPS management protocol
Immediate transfer to intensive care. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) available at 3 reference centers. Intravenous ribavirin under compassionate use protocol.