The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 200 cases of monkeypox had been reported in more than 20 countries.
Although no cases of monkeypox have been reported in India so far, West Bengal is on alert. Officials said Mamata Banerjee’s government had asked hospitals in the state to set up separate facilities to accommodate patients coming from abroad with symptoms of monkey flu.
“Although there are no cases of monkeypox virus in India, the possibility of the disease in India cannot be ruled out as new cases have been detected in various countries,” the health ministry said in a statement.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Samiran Panda said, “No one in India has any symptoms of monkeypox flu, but we should be cautious.” Should be isolated as soon as symptoms such as fever and headache appear. ”
ICMR scientist Dr Aparna Mukherjee said, “India is at risk of epidemics as epidemics are spreading rapidly in Europe, the US and other countries.
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However, no cases have been reported in India so far, “he said.
Argentina on Friday announced that someone who recently traveled to Spain has been infected with the monkeypox virus.
UN warns of monkeypox outbreak outside Africa The health agency said there were still unanswered questions about the unprecedented spread.
