India Enforces Mpox Precautions Amid Cases
India Enforces Mpox Precautions Amid Cases
India Enforces Mpox Precautions Amid Cases
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In response to rising Mpox cases, Indian authorities are implementing strict containment measures, particularly at airports. Bengaluru International Airport has mandated a 21-day quarantine for international passengers, especially from Africa, following a World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency. Kerala reported its first Mpox case, with health officials advising all foreign returnees to get tested for the virus. Meanwhile, the Odisha government has intensified surveillance and screening protocols for travelers arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport and other entry points. Health desks will be established to monitor high-risk passengers, and suspected cases will be isolated for further testing. These measures echo the protocols used during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the urgency of controlling the Mpox outbreak.

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