Deadly Virus Outbreak Hits Czech Ski Resort in the Ore Mountains - SnowBrains

"Boží Dar, a well-known ski resort in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains), is now urging caution, not only among its seasonal visitors but also day-trippers and shopping tourists who pass through the region. Local officials are calling on everyone to observe strict hygiene rules, warning that the virus can spread rapidly in shared or public spaces. The resort has issued a statement on its Facebook account, advising people to wash hands frequently and thoroughly, using soap and water, use hand disinfectants, especially in shared or public areas, and to be especially mindful of food hygiene and avoid potentially contaminated water or unwashed produce."

"Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, meaning contaminated hands, surfaces, food, or water can all play a role. Because the virus can survive on surfaces for long periods, high-traffic communal areas are particularly risky. In Boží Dar, the municipality has ordered public organizations to step up cleaning, and hosts and businesses are being briefed on additional precautions. In addition, public areas, including restaurants, ski lodges, and shared bathrooms, are being disinfected more often to reduce the risk of transmission."

""Karlovy Vary Region reports a worsening epidemiological situation due to the spreading jaundice. Encourages people to be more cautious and thorough hygiene."

A hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia has produced more than 2,375 cases and 28 deaths, with Prague, the Karlovy Vary region, and mountain communities affected. The western border area near Germany, including the Boží Dar ski resort, has emerged as a major hotspot. The virus spreads primarily via the fecal-oral route through contaminated hands, surfaces, food, or water and can survive on surfaces for long periods. Municipalities and businesses have increased cleaning and disinfection in public spaces, restaurants, ski lodges, and shared bathrooms. Officials urge rigorous handwashing, use of hand disinfectants, strict food hygiene, and avoidance of potentially contaminated water or unwashed produce to reduce transmission.

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