Deadly Pathogen Threatens Ski Resort: The Shocking Truth Behind the Czech Outbreak!

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Prague in focus: The capital hit especially hard

The situation in Prague is particularly dramatic, where the case numbers are exploding. More than 1010 cases were counted by the beginning of November. To curb the spread, the city has taken drastic measures: More disinfectant dispensers have been set up, and handles on trams, the metro and buses are regularly cleaned. But is that enough to stop the epidemic? According to the National Health Institute, 78 percent of those infected had to be treated in hospital. Also alarming is the number of infected children aged 5 to 9 years, which already stands at 185 cases. Weekend tourists should therefore be particularly vigilant.

What's really going on?

Behind the crisis is an old but dangerous disease: Hepatitis A, also known as jaundice. It's a highly contagious liver inflammation that is transmitted through faecal-oral infections. The incubation period is 15 to 50 days, and symptoms often start innocuously with nausea, fatigue and abdominal pain. Later, the stool can become light in colour, urine can darken, and eyes and skin can take on a yellowish tinge. Most patients recover completely within two to three months. But in rare cases - especially with pre-existing liver conditions - the disease can be fatal.

Why is the Czech Republic hit so hard?

Experts point out that the low vaccination rates in the Czech Republic favour the spread. Particularly at risk are people without a fixed abode or under poor hygienic conditions, including drug users. But the general population is not safe either. According to the Saxon Ministry of Health, there is currently no acute danger for German tourists. Nevertheless, experts advise caution. "A Hepatitis A vaccination is generally recommended for all people," explains ministry spokesman Sören Granzow. The vaccination is "very well tolerated and effectively protects."