Infection prevention and control for mpox (monkeypox)
Detailed guidance on mpox infection prevention and control for healthcare settings and social venues.
This guidance is for owners, managers and staff of sex-on-premises venues and gives advice on cleaning their venues and waste management considering the recent increase in mpox infections in New Zealand.
This guidance aims to provide interim guidance for health practitioners who are assessing, receiving or caring for people with suspected or confirmed mpox.
Infection prevention and control measures, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), patient placement, environmental cleaning and management of infectious laundry and waste are in place.