Kerala Reports Two New Monkeypox Cases, Infected Travellers Had Recently Returned From UAE

While one of the patients from Wayanad district was initially found to be infected, the second person, a resident of Kannur, was tested positive later.

The two men, who recently returned from the UAE, were tested positive for the disease.

Source : PTI

Two cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in Kerala in travellers who recently returned to the state from UAE, state Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday.

The two men, who recently returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), were tested positive for the disease, the minister said. 

While one of the patients from Wayanad district was initially found to be infected, the second person, a resident of Kannur, was tested positive later.

Following the detection of the fresh cases, the Kerala Health Department has directed those who came in contact with the patients to monitor for any symptoms and report them accordingly.

Kerala had reported a few cases of monkeypox in September this year, following the global outbreak of the disease.