Delhi reports 2nd monkeypox case, African nat'l with no travel history infected
The African national's samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. The report which arrived Monday evening showed he was positive.
Delhi on Monday reported the second monkeypox case, with a 35-year-old African national with no history of foreign travel has tested positive. With this the total number of monkeypox patients has risen to six.
The infected patient has been admitted to the Delhi government-run LNJP hospital. He has blisters and fever for the last five days.
Delhi reported its second monkeypox case. (Representative image)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
The African national's samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. The report which arrived Monday evening showed he was positive.
The first case in the national capital was reported on July 24. A 31-year-old West Delhi resident with no foreign history had tested positive for monkeypox.
Till now, India has reported six cases of the monkeypox disease. Three infections were reported from Kerala, out of which a 22-year-old youth died of the disease. The health ministry in Kerala state said that tests on the 22-year-old who died on July 30 "showed that the man had monkeypox". The death is the fourth monkeypox-related fatality outside Africa.
In another development, Rajasthan reported its first suspected case of monkeypox. A 20-year-old youth from Kishangarh has been admitted to Jaipur's Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, PTI reported.
The patient had been suffering from fever and has lesions in his body, a senior doctor said. His samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune, on Monday.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
The Centre has set up a special task force to monitor the monkeypox cases and assist in the expansion of diagnostic facilities. NITI Aayog member (health) VK Paul will head the task force and the members will include officials from the ministry and representatives of the country's major medical and research institutes.
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
The Centre has set up a special task force to monitor the monkeypox cases and assist in the expansion of diagnostic facilities. NITI Aayog member (health) VK Paul will head the task force and the members will include officials from the ministry and representatives of the country's major medical and research institutes.
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Home/India News/Delhi reports 2nd monkeypox case, African nat'l with no travel history infected
{{^htLoading}}
Advertisement
{{/htLoading}}
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
{{#usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe
