On Wednesday, May 25, Maharashtra Public Health Minister, Rajesh Tope requested people to not panic because no Monkeypox cases have been detected in India, reported the Free Press Journal. In addition to this, the account adds that Tope urged people to get themselves tested if they show any symptoms.
According to the narrative, he elaborated on how the department is keeping a keen eye, in addition to the screening of international passengers being undertaken at airports. He was quoted in the report elucidating that the Maharashtra government has noted the spread of Monkeypox disease across the globe including South Africa, the UK and the USA.
He reportedly added that the virus is not air-borne, but instead is transmitted from one individual to another or an animal to another. Tope brought to light that the virus enters the body by means of a broken skin even if it is not visible or the respiratory tract, eyes, nose, or mouth.
Based on the account, the minister shared that the symptoms of Monkeypox last for nearly two to four weeks and only some patients are severe cases. Tope uttered that the squabs of the suspects will be sent for testing. He informed that the Maharashtra government sends the squabs to the National Institute of Pathology and highlighted that a special ward has been started at Mumbai's Kasturba hospital.
Tope remarked that in accordance with the Union's instructions, travellers from African countries are being monitored at Indian airports. With this, the National Centre for Disease Control and ICMR are keeping a watchful eye on the situation, he said.
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