Monkeypox will never be eliminated but...': Report on rare virus reveals THIS
So far, more than 200 cases of Monkeypox have been reported globally across 20 countries, as per the WHO.
May 28, 2022, 18:40 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: ICMR says children more at risk, urges people to watch out for these symptoms - Details here
ICMR said children are more at risk of getting infecting with monkeypox virus.
May 28, 2022, 08:16 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: India is prepared, no cases in country yet, says ICMR - Top points
With spike in monkeypox cases around the world, India is keeping a close watch on developments related to the disease.
May 28, 2022, 07:33 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: Private Indian firm develops RT-PCR based kit to detect virus
The Real-Time PCR Kit kit made by the firm can differentiate between Smallpox and Monkeypox in about 1hour of turnaround time.
May 28, 2022, 06:32 AM IST
Monkeypox virus detected in Argentina; two confirmed cases
Monkeypox in Argentina: On May 27, the country's health ministry confirmed the presence of the virus with two confirmed cases.
May 28, 2022, 06:27 AM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: West Bengal govt on alert, issues advisory, read here
The West Bengal government said in its advisory, "Although monkeypox has not been reported in India, but with new cases being detected from various countries, chances of this disease occurring in India cannot be ruled out."
May 27, 2022, 22:19 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: India prepares to tackle the virus, unusual outbreak worries WHO - in PICS
After Covid-19, the world is now worried about the monkeypox virus! India steps up vigil as more than 200 cases get detected in 20 countries.
May 27, 2022, 22:05 PM IST
Monkeypox patients' pets must be isolated or KILLED, warn experts!
Monkeypox outbreak: European health authorities have asked monkeypox patients to either kill or isolate their pet hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs over fears that the virus could become endemic across Europe if it makes the jump to animals, reports IANS. Some experts, however, have downplayed the risks.
May 27, 2022, 20:28 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak in 20 nations: Take quick steps to contain spread, says WHO, else...
So far, there are about 300 confirmed or suspected cases in around 20 countries where the virus was not previously circulating. "For us, we think that the key priority currently is trying to contain this transmission in non-endemic countries," said Sylvie Briand, WHO director for Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness.
May 27, 2022, 19:25 PM IST
'Monkeypox early signs in kids can be more...', Don't ignore these chickenpox-like symptoms
Monkeypox: While the symptoms of Monkeypox are quite easy to catch in adults, with kids the task becomes more difficult as the early signs are more or less similar to smallpox or chickenpox.
May 26, 2022, 15:40 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: WHO issues public health advice for gay, bisexual and other men - Read here
The WHO issued public health advisory contains information on how monkeypox spreads, what to do if you think you have symptoms and how to protect yourself and others.
May 26, 2022, 13:11 PM IST
Monkeypox virus disease outbreak: England discovers 36 new cases, total rises to 56
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his government was looking carefully at the circumstances surrounding monkeypox's transmission.
May 24, 2022, 14:20 PM IST
Kerala directs districts to remain vigilant as Monkeypox spreads to several parts of world
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Monkeypox typically manifests in humans with fever, rashes and swollen lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications. Monkeypox is usually a self-limited disease with symptoms lasting from two to four weeks.
May 21, 2022, 22:38 PM IST
Monkeypox patients could be infectious for up to 4 weeks: Experts
"It can take a few weeks for the skin lesions to disappear. People are contagious until their active skin lesions have dissipated," a health expert said.
May 21, 2022, 16:57 PM IST
Monkeypox outbreak: India to screen arrival for virus signs, isolate sick patients; details here
Monkeypox, WHO on Friday confirmed that at least 11 countries have active cases of the Monkeypox virus.
May 21, 2022, 11:41 AM IST
