Monkeypox in India: The three samples tested for monkeypox in the past 10 days in India have been reported negative of the viral disease which means India has not registered any case of monkeypox as of now, but the pox spread around the world is being tracked closely, according to reports. All the samples referred to the National Institute of Virology so far have tested negative,” a central government official, seeking anonymity was quoted as saying by Hindustantimes.com. Also Read - First Monkeypox Death Reported in Nigeria; 21 Cases ConfirmedOther than sample testing, the procedure followed in case of a suspected/ confirmed case is similar to the protocol observed during the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the UN body, 257 laboratory-confirmed cases and around 120 suspected cases have been reported to it till May 26. The World Health Organisation has stated that Monkeypox is caused by the Monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family of Poxviridae.

Source: Hindustan Times May 31, 2022 01:58 UTC