Monkeypox Virus

Two Monkeypox cases in India: Kerala starts testing today, gears to fight disease

Monkeypox in India: Testing for Monkeypox has begun in Kerala as announced by the state's Health Minister Veena George.

Jul 19, 2022, 20:42 PM IST

Monkeypox Virus India: These Creams and lotions from Africa are banned; DON'T make these mistakes, OTHERWISE...

Monkeypox Virus in India: The prevalence of this viral disease is increasing all over the world. What to do if you go abroad in such a situation? Central Department of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidelines.

Jul 19, 2022, 15:51 PM IST

Monkeypox virus scare: Telangana, Karnataka on high alert after Kerala reports India's second case

India on Monday recorded its second confirmed case of the monkeypox virus after a 31-year-old man from Kerala's Kannur district tested positive for the disease.

Jul 19, 2022, 11:20 AM IST

Two monkeypox cases confirmed - Is India staring at a Monkeypox outbreak?

Even as the country - like the rest of the world - continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, the second case especially sparked fear among people about a possible outbreak in India. 

Jul 19, 2022, 10:32 AM IST

Monkeypox virus outbreak: Suspected case found in Kerala, here are signs and symptoms to watch out for

The suspected case of monkeypox had recently returned from abroad and was hospitalised after he showed symptoms. His samples have been collected and have been sent for testing.

Jul 14, 2022, 11:31 AM IST

Monkeypox virus now in India? Suspected case found in Kerala, patient hospitalised

Monkeypox virus outbreak: Kerala Health Minister said that the man, who returned from abroad, has shown symptoms of the viral disease, news agency PTI reported. His samples have been collected and sent for testing, Veena George informed.

Jul 14, 2022, 10:46 AM IST

Was Monkeypox outbreak avoidable? Expert makes shocking revelation

Anne Rimoin, Professor of Epidemiology at UCLA explained that monkeypox only sparked a considerable global response after it spread outside Africa.

Jul 13, 2022, 21:14 PM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: New Zealand reports first case of monkeypox virus

The ministry advised anyone who has been overseas and attended events connected with the spread of monkeypox to be aware of any symptoms and seek advice from health professionals. 

Jul 09, 2022, 15:20 PM IST

First MONKEY POX case reported in Kolkata? Student admitted with 'RASH', other symptoms

Monkeypox virus: The sample was sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for testing as it was suspected to be a monkey pox. The test report has not come yet. The patient is kept in isolation. 

Jul 08, 2022, 19:47 PM IST

Monkeypox cases in Europe tripled in last two weeks: World Health Organisation

To date, more than 5,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide, according to the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jul 01, 2022, 23:35 PM IST

Monkeypox virus identified in more than 50 new countries, trend 'likely to continue', warns WHO

Addressing a media briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that controlling the further spread of monkeypox virus requires intense response efforts.

Jun 30, 2022, 15:22 PM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: 1,310 new cases take total tally of infections to 3,413 globally; eight more countries affected

According to World Health Organization, the majority of new cases of monkeypox, around 86%, have been recorded from the WHO European Region.

Jun 29, 2022, 08:21 AM IST

Monkeypox: 235 cases registered in Canada

The National Microbiology Laboratory continues to conduct testing to confirm a diagnosis of Monkeypox for suspected cases, while provincial/territorial public health and health care systems are conducting case investigations and outbreak management. Vaccination campaigns has been executed by the public health authorities. 
 

Jun 28, 2022, 11:11 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak: Does Covid-19 increase risk of infection? - All your questions answered

Monkeypox oubtreak: As the virus spreads gloablly at a rapid rate, take a look at 3 things we know and 3 things we want to find out about the disease as mentioned in a PTI report.

Jun 27, 2022, 12:02 PM IST

Is Monkeypox virus mutating more rapidly than expected? Here's what researchers say

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has decided the recent outbreak of the monkeypox virus is not a global health emergency currently.

Jun 26, 2022, 09:49 AM IST

Monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency now? WHO is considering it - Details here

Declaring monkeypox to be a global emergency would mean the WHO considers the monkeypox virus outbreak to be an “extraordinary event” and that the disease is at risk of spreading across even more borders, possibly requiring a global response.

Jun 24, 2022, 07:45 AM IST

After Covid-19, Ebola, Zika virus and polio, will WHO declare monkeypox as international health emergency? Decision today

The case count from the current monkeypox outbreak outside of Africa has topped 3,000 in more than 40 countries, as per a Reuters tally.

Jun 23, 2022, 14:41 PM IST

World Health Network declares Monkeypox outbreak THIS, urges WHO to take action IMMEDIATELY

The WHN said actions are needed to prevent widespread public communication about the symptoms that identify monkeypox.

Jun 23, 2022, 13:22 PM 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: WHO considers taking ‘monkey’ out of monkeypox for THIS reason, global cases surpass 1,600

"WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing the name of #monkeypox virus, its clades, and the disease it causes. We will make announcements about the new names as soon as possible," said WHO’s Director-General. 

Jun 16, 2022, 09:07 AM IST