Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Extensive training for doctors and officials of local bodies as well as help desks in all the four international airports in Kerala are some of the latest steps taken by the State government to deal with monkeypox which was recently reported from here. India News | Help Desks at Airports, Training for Doctors in Kerala: Preventive Steps Against Monkeypox.
Extensive training for doctors and officials of local bodies as well as help desks in all the four international airports in Kerala are some of the latest steps taken by the State government to deal with monkeypox.
Monkeypox in Kerala: After the first case of monkeypox in the country was reported from Kerala on Thursday, a central team had been sent to the State. The first case is that of a Keralite who returned from the UAE on July 12.
"Passengers who have traveled in this flight should conduct self-monitoring and report to the health officials if they develop any symptoms of virus infection in 21 days. As the phone numbers of many are not available, they are being traced with the help of the police", George said in a statement. Monkeypox in India: Kerala Govt Steps Up Vigil to Prevent Spread of Virus, Issues Special Alerts to 5 Districts.