Monkeypox

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 vs Marburg virus: Which one is more DEADLY? Which spreads faster? - Details here

Marburg virus vs Monkeypox virus: Know how the two animal-borne viruses are different and which is more deadly.

Jul 19, 2022, 17:12 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

Monkeypox scare: Second positive case confirmed in Kerala's Kannur

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that a 31-year-old man who arrived in Kerala last week from Dubai has tested positive for monkeypox.

Jul 18, 2022, 16:12 PM IST

Monkeypox in India: How is govt planning to deal with new virus, read here

Monkeypox outbreak: Disha 104, 1056, 0471 2552056 is the helpdesk number for Kerala. The state government has urged anyone who notices any Monkeypox-like symptoms to contact the help desk.

Jul 17, 2022, 20:07 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh kid tests negative for Monkeypox virus

Monkeypox: A child was admitted to Andhra Pradesh's GGH hospital with monkeypox symptoms. Blood samples were sent to Pune and a report for the same is awaited, reported ANI.

Jul 17, 2022, 16:41 PM IST

Another monkeypox case in India? Youth with symptoms admitted to Kerala hospital

The youth, according to the hospital authorities, reached Kannur from a Middle East country after landing at Mangaluru airport.

Jul 17, 2022, 14:37 PM IST

Monkeypox in India: Tamil Nadu ramps up screening at airport and border for suspected cases

Monkeypox in India: International passengers at Chennai airport are being screened for the virus as per the state's Health Ministry.

Jul 16, 2022, 12:53 PM IST

Monkeypox in India: Co-passengers of infected Kerala man being monitored; Know what are symptoms to watch out for

The Kerala Health Ministry stated that the co-passengers of the Kerala man infected with Monkeypox are under observation for any symptoms.

Jul 16, 2022, 08:20 AM IST

Monkeypox scare in India: Health Ministry issues new guidelines for management of disease

India reported its first monkeypox case with a traveller from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who arrived in Kerala three days ago testing positive for the viral disease.

Jul 15, 2022, 18:59 PM IST

Monkeypox enters India: Guidelines issued for international travellers - check symptoms, prevention, treatment

The Union health ministry on Thursday rushed a high-level multidisciplinary team to Kerala which reported the country's first case of monkeypox, a statement said, adding the team will assist the state authorities in instituting adequate public health measures to deal with the situation.

Jul 15, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Monkeypox enters India: Symptoms, treatment, cure, govt guidelines - must know facts!

Monkeypox in India: The first Monkeypox case was reported after the sample of the person was tested positive at National Institute of Virology, Pune.

Jul 14, 2022, 22:00 PM 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 outbreak: Canada reports 477 cases amid global scare

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed a total of 477 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Wednesday. According to PHAC, 'The laboratory is conducting whole genome sequencing, an enhanced fingerprint analysis, on Canadian samples of monkeypox'.

Jul 14, 2022, 10:58 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 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 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

Monkeypox infection detected with help of Instagram! Italian blogger says 'If I had not seen the video...'

The Italian fashion blogger revealed that he realised that he was infected with Monkeypox through the social media app Instagram.

Jul 04, 2022, 20:22 PM IST

'Monkeypox cases tripled in two weeks in...': WHO's BIG warning on viral outbreak

Monkeypox outbreak: To date, more than 5,000 monkeypox cases have been reported from 51 countries worldwide that don't normally report the disease, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jul 02, 2022, 07:43 AM IST