Algeria Tightens Health Measures to Contain Bed Bug Spread from France
Algeria authorities have tightened health measures at its borders to limit the spread of bedbugs, which have swept across France.
The Health Ministry in the North African country said it was introducing “health monitoring and disinfecting of aircraft, ships, and vehicles at entry points.
It comes amid concern that the blood-sucking insects could come into Algeria due to the high number of people who travel from France.
However, the ministry, said no bedbug’s infestation had been reported in the country while urging vigilance.
Neighboring Morocco has already announced measures to limit the risk of bedbugs spreading into its territory.
Notably, Algerian Health Minister Abdelhak Saihi denied on Tuesday the detection of bedbugs in the North African country.
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Bedbugs have invaded French cities; consequently, concern has arisen among Algerians about the possibility of the insects’ transmission to their country, given the heavy traffic between the two countries.
On Tuesday, French Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau urged the public not to panic about the spread of bedbugs.
Furthermore, the French government early this week vowed to take action to “reassure and protect” the public against the bedbug infestation.
In addition to these measures, dozens of shocking videos were published on different social media platforms, illustrating the spread of bedbugs in buses, trains, airports, and other public places in Paris.
Moreover, the bedbug infestation comes as Paris is preparing to host the 2024 Olympic Games.
Bedbugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals; they are often found in bedding and furniture, causing itchy bites and infestations in homes and hotels.
Additionally, the bedbug infestation in Paris and other cities in France has been raising concerns, with questions about health and safety during next year’s Olympic Games.
