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Monkeypox: India Reports First Death, Fourth Case in Delhi
Key Points
* India has confirmed its first death caused by monkeypox in Kerala. * The country's fourth case has been reported in Delhi, with no known travel history. * Globally, the mpox outbreak continues with reported cases in countries where it is not endemic. * Since May 2022, 99518 cases and 207 deaths have been reported worldwide.India has confirmed its first death due to monkeypox in the southern state of Kerala. The victim was a 22-year-old man who had no recent travel history and died on Friday, August 5, 2024.
Meanwhile, India's fourth case of monkeypox has been reported in a man from Delhi. The individual, who also has no known travel history, is currently under isolation.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), since May 2022, 99,518 cases and 207 deaths have been reported worldwide. The unexpected spread of monkeypox in non-endemic countries highlights the need for global cooperation and surveillance.
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