Nigerian woman tests positive for monkeypox in Delhi; India's case count rises to 14
In Delhi, the first case of monkeypox was reported on July 24.
Sep 19, 2022, 20:46 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: Several countries continue to see rise in infections; WHO lists three things to eliminate disease
Since early May 2022, monkeypox cases have been reported from countries where the disease is not endemic.
Aug 31, 2022, 23:22 PM 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
Monkeypox virus outbreak: 8 cases so far in India, no specific community at risk, says Centre
Eight cases of the monkeypox disease have been detected in India so far, of which, five have foreign travel history, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Madaviya said.
Aug 02, 2022, 16:33 PM IST
Another monkeypox case in Delhi as Nigerian man tests positive for virus; sixth confirmed infection in India
The 35-year-old who has tested positive for monkeypox disease has no recent history of foreign or local travel, news agency PTI reported.
Aug 01, 2022, 21:42 PM IST
Kerala man's death due to monkeypox virus is Asia's first, world's fourth in current outbreak
The 22-year-old man in Kerala died of monkeypox disease on Saturday. The government has isolated 21 people who had come in contact with him.
Aug 01, 2022, 17:59 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: India confirms its first death due to viral disease
Samples of a 22-year-old man, who died in Kerala on July 30, have come out positive for the monkeypox virus. The man had recently returned from the UAE where also his samples had tested positive for the disease, news agency PTI reported.
Aug 01, 2022, 15:49 PM IST
Monkeypox virus: Russia reports its first case, patient recently returned from Europe
In the last week of June, the World Health Organization (WHO) said the monkeypox outbreak does not currently constitute a global public health concern but added that "intense response efforts" are needed to control further spread.
Jul 12, 2022, 16:42 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: US on alert, ramps up testing amid 142 confirmed cases
Monkeypox virus first causes flu-like symptoms before progressing to a rash on the face and body and is commonly found in parts of central and west Africa. But this year, 1,880 infections have been reported in more than 30 countries where monkeypox isn't typically found.
Jun 23, 2022, 09:10 AM IST
With over 2,600 new cases in 37 countries, here's how monkeypox epidemic is likely to play out
There are huge gaps in what we know about the monkeypox virus, but combining what we do know with a history of other infectious diseases makes it possible to analyse likely future scenarios.
Jun 22, 2022, 13:54 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak: German panel recommends vaccines as cases cross over 1000 globally
Amid rising cases, Germany's independent vaccine advisory panel said that the smallpox vaccine Imvanex should be made available first to people who were exposed to the monkeypox virus in the previous 14 days.
Jun 09, 2022, 21:52 PM IST
Two monkeypox strains in US suggest possible undetected spread
Many of the US cases were caused by the same strain as recent cases in Europe, but a few samples show a different strain, federal health officials said.
Jun 04, 2022, 10:24 AM IST
Tamil Nadu to isolate international travellers with monkeypox symptoms
In a letter to the directors of the airports in Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Salem, Madurai, and Tuticorin, the department said that travellers landing from international destinations with symptoms like fever, headache, muscle ache, or exhaustion.
Jun 03, 2022, 14:34 PM IST
Monkeypox virus outbreak is on the rise! The number of infected in 30 countries increases to 550
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: Currently, five people each have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, US and Netherlands. In countries like Spain, Britain and Portugal, the number of cases is increasing.
Jun 03, 2022, 10:11 AM IST
