monkeypox cases

WHO says Monkeypox vaccines efficacy below 100 per cent

WHO chief said that almost 7,500 cases were reported last week, which is a 20 per cent increase over the previous week.

Aug 18, 2022, 06:56 AM IST

Delhi records 5th Monkeypox case as 22-year-old woman tests positive

Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, said the Monkeypox patient is currently under observation.

Aug 13, 2022, 14:54 PM IST

Monkeypox scare: Govt calls meeting of top health experts as tally rises to 9

India has so far reported nine cases of monkeypox including one death. A 31-year-old woman tested positive for Monkeypox in the national capital on Wednesday. This is the first case of the disease among women in the country. Out of the total of nine cases, four cases are from Delhi while the remaining five have been reported from Kerala.

Aug 04, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

Monkeypox in India: Country’s tally rises to 9 after 4 test positive in Delhi and 5 in Kerala; vaccine in focus - Top points

Out of the total of 9 cases in the country, 4 cases are from Delhi while the remaining five have been reported from Kerala.

Aug 04, 2022, 09:44 AM IST

Monkeypox virus: Delhi reports 4th case as 31-year-old woman tests positive

With this new monkeypox case being reported in Delhi, India's total tally has reached 9.

Aug 03, 2022, 21:45 PM IST

Monkeypox vaccine: When will it be available in India? Does everyone need it?

Monkeypox outbreak: India has recorded 8 cases of the virus till Tuesday. Know about the latest updates on the Monkeypox vaccine.

Aug 03, 2022, 11:46 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: After New York, California declares state of emergency to seek more vaccines, raise awareness

The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, which can include hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as through the sharing of bedding, towels and clothing.

Aug 02, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

After youth with Monkeypox symptoms dies in Kerala, Centre forms task force to monitor situation in India

The task force will monitor and provide guidance to the governoment on Monkeypox diagnostic facilities and vaccination options.

Aug 01, 2022, 10:39 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak in India: Centre forms task force to monitor situation in country

"The team will be headed by Dr VK Paul, member (Health), NITI Aayog and members including Secretary, Union Health Ministry, Pharma and Biotech," sources said.

Aug 01, 2022, 09:44 AM IST

Monkeypox BIG update: Suspected monkeypox patient DIES in Kerala’s Thrissur

Monkeypox has been suspected in a 22-year-old returnee from UAE who died in Thrissur district of Kerala yesterday.

Jul 31, 2022, 14:12 PM IST

New York City declares monkeypox a public health emergency as infection spreads

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the last two days, declared a state disaster emergency declaration and the state health department called monkeypox an "imminent threat to public health."

Jul 31, 2022, 06:31 AM IST

India's first Monkeypox-infected person recovers; check his health update here

Kerala Health Minister Veena George assured that the monkeypox patient is healthy and his skin bumps have been cured.

Jul 30, 2022, 14:47 PM IST

First Monkeypox deaths outside Africa reported in Spain and Brazil

Only 5 deaths related to Monkeypox had been reported worldwide - all in the African region according to a WHO report.

Jul 30, 2022, 10:33 AM IST

Monkeypox in India: Suspected case in Himachal; Delhi patient had visited state for 'stag party'

Monkeypox cases in India: Himachal Pradesh has been on high alert after a person showed symptoms similar to Monkeypox.

Jul 30, 2022, 08:04 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: Virus strain detected in India not linked to European outbreak, suggests ICMR data

Scientists informed that the few cases that belong to the A.2 strain, including the first two cases of monkeypox detected in Kerala, seem to all have travel links to the Middle East or West Africa.

Jul 29, 2022, 11:35 AM IST

Suspected monkeypox patient in Delhi tests negative, discharged from hospital

"The suspected case of monkeypox was brought to LNJP Hospital two days ago. He was discharged today after his reports came back negative," LNJP Medical Director Suresh Kumar said.

Jul 28, 2022, 14:29 PM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: 5-10 million doses needed to fight virus, says WHO as global cases cross 18,000-mark

It estimates that between 5 million and 10 million doses of vaccine will be needed to protect all high-risk groups, Tedros said.

Jul 28, 2022, 09:34 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak can be stopped, if…: WHO chief makes BIG claim as cases rise

Over 18,000 monkeypox cases have been reported to the WHO from 78 countries, out of which, more than 70 per cent of these came from the European region and 25 per cent from the Americas.

Jul 28, 2022, 08:04 AM IST