'Monkeypox Is Still Circulating': WHO Urges Vigilance Amid Spike In Cases
Although Monkeypox is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern, recent reports from WHO show an increase in infections.
May 18, 2023, 08:00 AM IST
Monkeypox will now be called 'mpox', announces WHO citing 'racism' concerns
WHO said that both names -- mpox and monkeypox -- will be used simultaneously for one year while the monkeypox is phased out.
Nov 28, 2022, 19:34 PM IST
Monkeypox should continue to be classified as global health emergency: WHO
Monkeypox outbreak: The WHO Secretariat updated the committee on the global epidemiological situation as well as on the rapidly evolving knowledge in understanding the clinical manifestation and evolution of the disease.
Nov 02, 2022, 06:47 AM IST
Can monkeypox lead to heart problems? New study REVEALS THIS
According to a case study published in the journal JACC: Case Reports, a patient - who contracted monkeypox - returned to the emergency department three days later reporting chest tightness radiating through the left arm
Sep 03, 2022, 12:31 PM IST
Monkeypox treatment: Antiviral tecovirimat found safe and effective, says study
The recent global outbreak of monkeypox has led to more than 45,500 cases as of August 22, 2022. While symptoms usually resolve on their own in 2-4 weeks, a recent study showed that 13 per cent of patients needed hospitalisation.
Aug 30, 2022, 07:53 AM IST
In a first, man tests positive for monkeypox, Covid19 and HIV at the same time - Details here
The man began to develop a series of symptoms, including fatigue, fever, and a sore throat, nine days after returning from a trip to Spain earlier this year.
Aug 25, 2022, 19:05 PM IST
WHO’s update on Monkeypox outbreak: Cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase
Cases in the Americas accounted for 60% of cases in the past month, WHO said, while cases in Europe comprised about 38%. It said infections in the Americas showed “a continuing steep rise.”
Aug 25, 2022, 17:28 PM IST
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
Monkeypox outbreak: Karnataka steps up safety precautions, details here
Karnataka is catalysing security checks as 5 cases of Monkeypox infections have been found in its neighbouring state Kerala, said K Sudhakar.
Aug 11, 2022, 16:18 PM IST
Monkeypox A.2 strain in India? Scientists find THIS in first two cases
The current outbreak is being driven by the B.1 strain of monkeypox virus, Dr Pragya Yadav, a senior scientist at the National Institute of Virology (NIV) and lead author of the study, said.
Aug 07, 2022, 18:37 PM 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 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
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
Zee Superfast: Zee Superfast: Task force formed to monitor Monkeypox cases
In this section, Zee News shows you the big news of the day. Segment Superfast Zee is a part of the important news bulletin of Zee News in which we cover all important news.
Aug 01, 2022, 08:42 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
Monkeypox reached Karnataka? Another suspected case of virus reported
An Ethiopian national with symptoms of monkeypox has been quarantined at a private hospital in Karnataka.
Jul 30, 2022, 19:31 PM IST
Monkeypox horror! THIS country reports 2 deaths in 2 days from virus
Monkeypox outbreak: On Friday, Spain's health ministry reported that 4,298 people were infected with the virus, making it the leading European country for monkeypox cases.
Jul 30, 2022, 18:26 PM 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
