New Delhi: India reported its third case of monkeypox on Friday (July 22, 2022) when a 35 year-old man, who came to Kerala from UAE earlier this month, has tested positive for the virus. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said the Malappuram native arrived in the southern state on July 6 and was undergoing treatment at the Manjeri Medical College there. She also informed that his health condition is stable.
“Country’s third monkeypox confirmed in a 35-yr-old man who returned to Mallapuram from UAE on July 6th. He was admitted with fever at Manjerry Medical College Hospital on 13th & from 15th he began showing symptoms. His family & close contacts under observation,” health minister Veena George said. She also urged all those who were in close contact with the patient are being closely monitored.
Bureau Report
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