Monkeypox
- India
Karnataka: Strict vigil at ports and Airports over Monkeypox
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has intensified vigilance along the state borders to keep the monkeypox virus at bay, Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar said here on Saturday. “We are being vigilant. We are…
- Middle East
Bahrain opens pre-registration for voluntary monkeypox vaccine
Manama: Bahrain’s ministry of health on Thursday announced the opening of pre-registration for the voluntary monkeypox virus vaccination for all citizens and residents, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. Limited stock is…
- India
Gujarat man with monkeypox-like symptoms admitted in hospital
Jamnagar: A 29-year-old man from rural Jamnagar has been admitted to the Guru Govindsingh Hospital (G G hospital). The patient’s blood samples have been sent to the Ahmedabad B J Medical college…
- Delhi
Delhi reports 4th monkeypox case, national tally at 9
New Delhi: A 31-year-old woman tested positive for the monkeypox infection in Delhi on Wednesday, becoming the national capital’s fourth case. The woman is admitted into LNJP, Delhi’s nodal hospital for treatment…
- Hyderabad
Telangana is ready conduct monkeypox testing at Gandhi Hospital
Hyderabad: In the event of an outbreak, Telangana is prepared to conduct monkeypox testing at Gandhi Hospital and provide accurate reports independently. Prof Dr K Nagamani, Head of the Department of Microbiology,…
- India
Karnataka ups vigil along Kerala border over rising monkeypox cases
Bengaluru: Even as it is increasing precautionary measures, the government of Karnataka has urged people not to be unduly worried about the monkey pox threat looming over the world. “There is no…
- India
8 monkeypox cases reported in India so far: Madaviya
New Delhi: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said in the Rajya Sabha that a total of 8 cases of monkeypox have been reported in India so far. The Minister said this…
- India
Monkeypox isolated, possibility of developing vax: Health min
New Delhi: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday informed the Upper House that scientists have isolated the monkeypox virus and a vaccine, like that for COVID-19, might be developed. While replying to…
- India
Health experts raise alarm after first Monkeypox death
New Delhi: After confirmation of the first Monkeypox death in the country by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), health experts advised strengthening the surveillance to avoid silent transmission of Monkeypox. Speaking…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh: Boy tests negative for monkeypox
Amaravati: The second suspected case of monkeypox in Andhra Pradesh has also tested negative, health officials said on Monday. Authorities heaved a sigh of relief after they received reports of the samples…
- Kerala
One youth dies with Monkeypox-like symptoms, Kerala health dept initiates inquiry
Pathanamthitta: State Health Minister Veena George initiated a high-level inquiry into the death of a youth, presenting with monkeypox-like symptoms. The youth hailed from Chavakkad Kuranjiyur in Thrissur district & tested positive…
- India
Monkeypox vs Chickenpox: Difference in symptoms of diseases, say docs
New Delhi: Skin rashes and fever, the common symptoms in both monkeypox and chickenpox have caused confusion among people although doctors have stressed that there is a difference in the way the…