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WHO Releases New Names For Monkeypox Variations 'Clade I & Clade II'

The latest strains of the monkeypox virus have a new nomenclature, according to World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO, this is done to avoid upsetting anyone's cultural or social beliefs. The old West African clade is now known as Clade II, whereas the former Congo Basin clade (group of variants) in Central Africa is known as Clade I.… read-more

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 - 03:30 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Monkeypox, WHO, NEW VARIANT, Clade I, Clade II

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India To Develop New Strategy To Combat Monkeypox Virus

Indian government plans to devise a system that would immunize those who have had intimate contact with monkeypox-infected patients and healthcare staff instead of mass vaccinations. US and a few European countries have previously used "ring vaccination," which refers to the practice of vaccinating an infected person's close contacts. India has nine monkeypox cases so far, and Union government believes that mass immunization is not essential… read-more

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 - 12:05 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: India, Monkeypox, Vaccination, Ring Vaccination, Centre

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US Deems Outbreak Of Monkeypox As Public Health Emergency: Health Secretary

The United States announced Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency on August 4, indicating that the virus poses a considerable danger to Americans stated President Biden's health secretary, Xavier Becerra. The designation frees up emergency money and removes certain bureaucratic barriers. This action comes as US President Joe Biden and Becerra have been under… read-more

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 - 09:21 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: USA, Monkeypox, public health emergency, Americans, RISK

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Monkeypox Cases Tally Rise To 9, Delhi Reports 4th Case

Monkeypox cases are rising rapidly in India, with a total tally of nine. On August 4, Delhi reported its fourth case of Monkeypox. A 31-year-old woman tested positive for the disease, confirmed by the Delhi Health Department. Notably, this is the first case of Monkeypox amongst women in India. The patient is currently… read-more

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 - 09:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Monkeypox, Delhi, government hospital, Women, disease

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Nigerian Tests Positive For Monkeypox Virus In Delhi, Taking National Tally To 8

Delhi has reported its third case of Monkeypox virus in a Nigerian national, on August 2. Another Nigerian, about 35-years-old, tested positive for Monkeypox virus in Delhi, on August 1. India recorded its first death due to Monkeypox on July 30. With this, India is on an alert, and the central government has formed a task force to monitor the situation and provide guidance.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 05:42 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Monkeypox, Nigeria, Delhi, Smallpox, Africa

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Nigerian Man With No Foreign Travel History Tests Monkeypox Positive In Delhi

India reported its sixth confirmed positive case of monkeypox, on August 2. A Nigerian man, a resident of Delhi with no foreign travel history tested positive for monkeypox, confirmed by Delhi Government-run LNPG Hospital. The 34-year-old man is being treated at LNPG hospital and was reported to have monkeypox symptoms like fever for the past five days. With this, Delhi registered its second confirmed monkeypox case, of which one recovered.… read-more

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 04:50 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Monkeypox, Delhi Hospital, second confirm case, WHO, guidelines

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Kerala Detects Another Monkeypox Case; 5th Case In India

Kerala announced its fifth monkeypox case on August 2. According to a statement issued by Kerala Health Minister Veena George, the 30-year-old patient is now receiving treatment in Malappuram and returned from the UAE on July 27. Those who were in contact with him, including his parents, are being carefully monitored. The minister noted that the first… read-more

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 01:56 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Monkeypox, Kerala, India, 5th case, UAE

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Delhi's Monkeypox Patient Recovered Completely, Says LNJP Hospital MD

Delhi's first monkeypox patient has recovered completely, confirmed the Delhi Health Ministry on August Suresh Kumar, the MD of LNJP Hospital said, "We have successfully discharged the patient who was Delhi's first case of monkeypox. The man recovered in 25 days as all symptoms waned away." The patient is now completely fine and healthy. Meanwhile, currently, India has five active cases of monkeypox, for which the Union Ministry released… read-more

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 01:17 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: LNPG Hospital, Monkeypox, Patient Recovered, Hospital MD, Delhi

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Deceased Kerala Man Tests Positive For Monkeypox

A 22-year-old man's sample tested positive on August 1 after he died on July 30 in Kerala. His samples were collected in UAE on July 19, and he came to India on July 21, where he was hospitalized at Thrissur hospital on July 27. His samples were transferred to National Institute of Virology in Pune for examination. Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated… read-more

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 02:42 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Kerala, deceased, Monkeypox, Positive, national institute of virology

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8-Year-Old Boy Reports Monkeypox Symptoms In Andhra Pradesh, Samples Sent To NIV

In Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, an 8-year-old kid exhibited signs of monkeypox on July 30. The youngster was taken to Guntur's Government General Hospital. "For confirmation, we have taken samples which are being sent to the National Institute of Virology, Pune and Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad for confirmation," said Dr. Sumaiya Khan, District… read-more

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 - 02:04 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Monkeypox, Andhra Pradesh, symptoms, Boy, national institute of virology

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