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Kerala Health Minister confirmed that the test reports of a 22-year-old person with monkeypox symptoms who died on July 30 were positive for the virus

Indian equal rights activist Harish Iyer said the monkeypox outbreak is already stigmatising the LGBTQ community.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that a 31-year-old man who arrived in Kerala last week from Dubai has tested positive for monkeypox.

India reported its first monkeypox case with a traveller from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who arrived in Kerala three days ago testing positive for the viral disease.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the health department and hospitals to remain on alert, following a spike in Monkeypox cases. CM Yogi has ordered the top officials to make the general public aware of the symptoms and treatment of Monkeypox as per the Centre`s guidelines.

International travelers with symptoms of the monkeypox virus will be isolated by the Tamil Nadu health department.

WHO continues to receive updates on the status of ongoing Monkeypox outbreaks in African countries where the disease is endemic, according to the UN report

WHO continues to receive updates on the status of ongoing Monkeypox outbreaks in African countries where the disease is endemic, according to the UN report  

Health Ministry has also advised hospitals of all states to keep a close watch on symptomatic patients who travelled to countries with monkeypox infections and keep a close watch on them. The new guidelines aim at preparing India in view of the increasing reports of cases in non-endemic countries.

The nine monkeypox cases have been identified in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Virginia and Washington.