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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated : June 3, 2022 3:31 PM IST
International Airports In Tamil Nadu to Quarantine All Travelers With Monkeypox Symptoms
Over 30 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, with more than 550 confirmed or suspected infections. Australia, 17 European countries, UK, Israel, African countries, UAE, USA, Canada, Mexico and Argentina are the countries specifically where the outbreak of this virus has been recorded. India has not reported an outbreak yet but, just as a step of precaution, the Tamil Nadu health department has announced that all international airports in the state are to quarantine all overseas travelers with monkeypox symptoms.
According to the WHO, the recent outbreaks reported so far are atypical. They are occurring in countries where the virus does not regularly circulate. This is what makes it more dangerous and unpredictable. Scientists are seeking to understand the origin of the current cases and whether anything about the virus has changed. The United Nations agency said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries with no prior history of the virus. They will provide further guidance and recommendations in coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread.
