In Kannur in Kerala, a youth who had returned from Abu Dhabi had tested positive for Mpox. The 24 year old Wayanad native was admitted to the Pariyaram Medical College Hospital in Kannur with Mpox symptoms.
A special team of doctors and other staff has been assigned to take care of him. Meanwhile, another youth from Thalassery, who returned from Dubai with Mpox symptoms, is also admitted to the Pariyaram Medical College. His sample has been sent for testing.
The Health department said that isolation facilities have been arranged in all districts in Kerala and disease surveillance has been strengthened at airports for effective management of Mpox in the State.
Testing facilities have been arranged in five State labs. Travellers from countries where Mpox has been reported should inform the health authorities if at all they develop symptoms. The government as well as private hospitals have been asked to be on alert and report to the department if people with symptoms suggestive of Mpox seek treatment.