Monkey Pox: Key Facts

A new virus called monkeypox has hit parts of the world.

June 16, 2022
  • A new virus called monkeypox has hit parts of the world. The virus belongs to the same family as smallpox but causes milder symptoms—fever, rash and swollen lymph glands.
  • The incubation period is from about five days to three weeks. Most people recover within about two to four weeks without needing to be hospitalised.
  • There are no known cases of monkeypox in India. Also, those who have been vaccinated for smallpox will have protection against monkeypox infection.
  • The Indian government has directed airport officers to screen all international passengers and isolate and test any sick passenger with a travel history to monkeypox-affected countries, which include Israel, Australia, USA, UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Austria, Canary Islands, Israel and Switzerland.
  • Monkeypox primarily occurs in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa.
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