Monkeypox: Health Ministry lists do's and don'ts for viral disease as India sees rise in cases
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- Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox, although with less clinical severity. MPX was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name 'Monkeypox.'
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The Union ministry of health on Wednesday issued dos and don'ts to prevent the spread of the viral Monkeypox as cases in India rose to eight, with one patient each being detected in Delhi and Kerala. Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during the ongoing Monsoon session of the Parliament, the Union Minister said, "There is no need to be afraid of Monkeypox, an awareness campaign is being run in collaboration with the state governments: Public awareness is very necessary in the context of Monkeypox. We have also formed a task force under the chairmanship of a member of NITI Aayog on behalf of the Government of India."(Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay )
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Dos: Isolate the infected person from others so that the disease does not spread.(HT Photo/Suni Ghosh)
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Dos: Use hand sanitiser, or wash your hands with soap.(Unsplash)
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Dos: Cover your mouth with a mask and hands with disposable gloves when close to a patient.(Unsplash)
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Dos: Use disinfectants to sanitise the environment around you.(Unsplash)
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Don'ts: Don't stigmatise people who have contracted the virus, and suspected patients as well. Also, don't believe any rumour or misinformation.(File image)
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Don'ts: Avoid public events even if you only exhibit symptoms of the disease.(PTI)
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Don'ts: Avoid sharing linen, bedding, clothes, towels etc. with people who have tested positive for monkeypox.(PTI)
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