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Monkeypox vs Covid-19: Here's all you need to know about the two infections

With non-endemic countries reporting a rampant spike in the number of monkeypox cases, WHO on July 24, 2022, declared monkeypox a global health emergency

Monkeypox vs Covid-19: Here's all you need to know about the two infections
Updated On : 04 Aug 2022 | 8:41 PM IST

Is asymptomatic monkeypox case as infectious? Here's what experts say

The Union health ministry issued the 'Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease' and stated that human-to-human transmission occurs primarily through large respiratory droplets

Is asymptomatic monkeypox case as infectious? Here's what experts say
Updated On : 03 Aug 2022 | 5:02 PM IST

Milk output down 50,000 litres a day as lumpy skin disease batters Gujarat

Inoculation drive in full swing as over a million cattle get vaccinated

Milk output down 50,000 litres a day as lumpy skin disease batters Gujarat
Updated On : 03 Aug 2022 | 12:14 PM IST

Karnataka ups vigil along Kerala border over rising monkeypox cases

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.

Karnataka ups vigil along Kerala border over rising monkeypox cases
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 10:47 PM IST

Foreign national tests positive for monkeypox in Delhi, 8th case in country

This is the third monkeypox case in the national capital

Foreign national tests positive for monkeypox in Delhi, 8th case in country
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 10:09 PM IST

8 cases of monkeypox reported in country so far: Mandaviya tells RS

Replying to queries in RS during Question Hour, the health minister informed members about the various steps being taken to prevent the spread of the disease, and to develop testing kits and vaccines

8 cases of monkeypox reported in country so far: Mandaviya tells RS
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 3:52 PM IST

Kerala records fifth monkeypox case, 21 immediate contacts isolated

A 30-year-old man presently under treatment in Malappuram has tested positive for the virus, says state health minister

Kerala records fifth monkeypox case, 21 immediate contacts isolated
Updated On : 02 Aug 2022 | 3:28 PM IST

African swine fever reported in Kannur and Wayanad districts of Kerala

The latest incident of African swine fever in Wayanad has been reported in Nenmeni village of the district on Monday

African swine fever reported in Kannur and Wayanad districts of Kerala
Updated On : 01 Aug 2022 | 10:13 PM IST

India confirms first case of monkeypox death; Centre constitutes task force

The Kerala youth arrived in the state from UAE on July 22 and died on July 30

India confirms first case of monkeypox death; Centre constitutes task force
Updated On : 01 Aug 2022 | 10:08 PM IST

Nigerian man tests positive for monkeypox; 2nd case in Delhi, 6th in India

The Nigerian national is admitted to the Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital, the nodal hospital for treatment of the infection

Nigerian man tests positive for monkeypox; 2nd case in Delhi, 6th in India
Updated On : 01 Aug 2022 | 8:57 PM IST

Kerala man who came from UAE dies of suspected monkeypox, probe ordered

22-yr-old had tested positive before coming to India, says minister; NIV report awaited to ascertain cause of death

Kerala man who came from UAE dies of suspected monkeypox, probe ordered
Updated On : 31 Jul 2022 | 10:24 PM IST

US monkeypox cases spike to 5,189; New York logs 1,345 infections

The total number of monkeypox cases in the US has increased to 5,189 as of Saturday, according to the latest update by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

US monkeypox cases spike to 5,189; New York logs 1,345 infections
Updated On : 30 Jul 2022 | 3:48 PM IST

Tomato fever: India reports another viral disease after Covid-19, monkeypox

What is tomato fever? Here are the causes, symptoms, treatment and other details of the disease

Tomato fever: India reports another viral disease after Covid-19, monkeypox
Updated On : 28 Jul 2022 | 7:51 PM IST

India considering to develop monkeypox vaccine; SII CEO says no rush

While 3 cases have been reported from Kerala, one was reported in the national capital. India has now started discussions with vaccine makers to develop a monkeypox vaccine

India considering to develop monkeypox vaccine; SII CEO says no rush
Updated On : 27 Jul 2022 | 7:24 PM IST

International travellers with monkeypox symptoms to be sent to LNJP: Report

International travellers arriving in Delhi with monkeypox symptoms such as high fever and back pain will be sent to the LNJP Hospital from the airport, sources said on Monday. The decision was taken in a review meeting chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday, they said. The Delhi government on Monday asked district authorities and officials concerned to adhere to the Centre's guidelines on management of the infection, which also state that referral arrangements from airport/port to identified link hospital need to be established or strengthened. The sources said that those travellers having symptoms like high fever, back pain and joint pain at the IGI Airport will be sent to the isolation ward at LNJP Hospital, which has a special 20-member team to deal with such patients. The samples of suspected patients will be sent to the National Institute of Virology, Pune, while the district administration will quarantine the family members and carry out contact tracing of

International travellers with monkeypox symptoms to be sent to LNJP: Report
Updated On : 25 Jul 2022 | 11:40 PM IST

Canada confirms 681 infections of monkeypox; 331 reported from Quebec

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has updated the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country to 681

Canada confirms 681 infections of monkeypox; 331 reported from Quebec
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 9:34 AM IST

Two children in US diagnosed with monkeypox as cases surge: Officials

Two children have been diagnosed with monkeypox in the US, health officials said Friday

Two children in US diagnosed with monkeypox as cases surge: Officials
Updated On : 23 Jul 2022 | 8:24 AM IST

WHO reconvenes emergency committee meeting as Monkeypox cases exceed 14,000

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reconvened the Monkeypox Emergency Committee to assess the public health implications of the evolving multi-country outbreak

WHO reconvenes emergency committee meeting as Monkeypox cases exceed 14,000
Updated On : 22 Jul 2022 | 1:19 PM IST

Canada confirms 604 cases of monkeypox, 320 reported from Quebec: Official

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed a total of 604 cases of monkeypox in the country as of Wednesday

Canada confirms 604 cases of monkeypox, 320 reported from Quebec: Official
Updated On : 21 Jul 2022 | 7:28 AM IST

Ghana confirms first two cases of deadly Marburg virus disease

Ghana has confirmed the country's first two cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD), the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said.

Ghana confirms first two cases of deadly Marburg virus disease
Updated On : 18 Jul 2022 | 10:47 PM IST