Monkeypox Testing Begins In Kerala, Says State Health Minister
NDTV
Monkeypox testing has started at NIV Alapuzha and the kits have been brought to NIV Alapuzha from Pune, said Kerala minister Veena George.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday informed that the state has started Monkeypox testing at NIV Alapuzha.
"Testing has started at NIV Alapuzha. Kits have been brought to NIV Alapuzha from Pune. Samples from districts are now being sent to Alapuzha for testing. A new disease has been reported in the state. Following that testing is being conducted by taking all precautions. Testing samples in Kerala will reduce the time duration to get the result," said Veena George.
India reported its second case of monkeypox in Kerala's Kannur district on July 18.
A 31-year-old man has contracted the infection and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. The first case of the monkeypox virus also originated in India on July 14 after a UAE traveller returned to Kerala. He has been admitted to Thiruvananthapuram medical college.
