Monkeypox

India develops Monkeypox detection RT-PCR kit

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced its second public health emergency of International concern due to Monkey Pox. Read further on Dynam...

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 3:27 PM

US reports over 20,000 monkeypox cases

The United States has confirmed more than 20,000 monkeypox cases, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 12:16 PM

Health: Monkeypox cases 21pc globally, says WHO

The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped by 21 per cent in the last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Full story on Dynam...

Friday, August 26, 2022 3:08 PM

Health: WHO gives new names to monkeypox variants

The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in 1958. Major variants were identified by the geographic regions where they were known to...

Saturday, August 13, 2022 11:16 AM

US: California governor declares Monkeypox emergency

Nearly 800 cases of monkeypox have been reported in California, according to state public health officials. Full story on Dynamite News:

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 3:46 PM

Monkeypox: Fifth case of virus reported from Kerala

Incidentally, the first patient too was from Kerala who had recovered and was discharged. The condition of others is stable. Read more on Dynamite New...

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 2:41 PM

Centre forms National Task Force to monitor Monkeypox cases

The task force will monitor and provide guidance on the expansion of diagnostic facilities and explore vaccination to check the spread of infection in...

Monday, August 1, 2022 3:18 PM

India's first monkeypox patient recovers, to be discharged from hospital today

The Kollam native, who had returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing symptoms of monkeypox, tested positive for the disease on...

Saturday, July 30, 2022 2:43 PM

WHO: Monkeypox caused no deaths in Europe so far

"From 13 May through 22 July, close to 12,000 probable or confirmed cases, mostly in men who have sex with men, have been reported in the [European] R...

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 10:28 AM

Monkeypox: What is known about the virus

Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, altho...

Monday, July 25, 2022 1:40 PM

Delhi reports first case of Monkeypox with no travel history

Delhi has reported the first case of Monkeypox in a 31-year-old man with no travel history, said Dr Suresh Kumar, Medical Director, Lok Nayak Jai Prak...

Sunday, July 24, 2022 12:15 PM

UP: Sample from 5-year-old with complaints of itch, rashes sent for monkeypox testing in Ghaziabad

A five-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad is being tested for monkeypox after she complained of itching and rashes on her body. Full story on...

Saturday, June 4, 2022 10:37 AM

Moneypox Outbreak: UAE becomes first Gulf country to report case

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the first Gulf state to report a case of monkeypox. Read further on Dynamite News:

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 8:45 AM

Monkeypox: WHO issues alert to Britain for more cases reported in the country

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert Wednesday night warning that more cases of the monkeypox virus could be reported in Britain. Full...

Thursday, May 19, 2022 8:54 AM