States told to ensure screening, testing of all suspect monkeypox cases at points of entry

States told to ensure screening, testing of all suspect monkeypox cases at points of entry

Amid a rise in monkeypox cases globally, the Centre on Thursday asked states to ensure screening and testing of all suspect cases at points of entry and in the community as part of India’s preparedness against the disease. It also asked the states and Union Territories to identify hospitals and ensure adequate human resources and … Read more

Global Monkeypox Cases Rise to More Than 550

Global Monkeypox Cases Rise to More Than 550

June 1, 2022 — More than 550 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide, according to an update from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The U.S. CDC now reports 18 cases across nine states, double the previous count from last week. Monkeypox cases have been identified in over 30 countries, according to … Read more

Monkeypox Outbreak Live: Spike in cases triggers fear of another pandemic; How concerned should India be?

Monkeypox Outbreak Live: Spike in cases triggers fear of another pandemic; How concerned should India be?

Monkeypox Live Updates May 22: The world is in the third year of a pandemic and the World Health Organisation has already predicted an outbreak of another virus. Various health experts have cautioned against the rising cases of Monkeypox in Europe and elsewhere, a type of viral infection which is currently more common to west … Read more

Monkeypox: What are its symptoms and how does it spread? Explained

Monkeypox: What are its symptoms and how does it spread? Explained

In a world grappling with Covid, the emergence of a rare contagion has scientists worried – monkeypox. Although there are no infections in India yet, cases have been reported from Britain, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the US. And Canada, Australia as well as France are investigating potential infections of the disease that can have … Read more