Josefstadt prison isolates inmate infected with mpox

An inmate at Josefstadt prison in Vienna has mpox, ORF reported Wednesday. The man was already ill when he was admitted to the prison on Monday and has been placed in isolation.

Vienna’s health authority informed the prison that the isolation order would remain in effect until November 13. Prison management, in coordination with the prison’s medical director, then introduced protective measures. The inmate is being held in a separate cell for the remainder of his quarantine. His illness is “at an advanced stage of healing,” the Justice Ministry said.

All of the man’s contacts at the prison have been examined, and none have shown symptoms so far. As an additional precaution, they have been ordered to wear FFP2 masks. Inmates who had direct contact with the infected man are in isolation pending further clarification with the health authority.