Yogi Adityanath alert on Monkeypox, advisories issued to departments
5 Dariya News
Uttar Pradesh 10-Jun-2022
In the wake of rise in Monkeypox cases worldwide Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath seems to be quite active & alert towards the health measures in his state. He has directed the health authorities & hospitals to remain on alert. Let us tell you that has guided the officials of health departments to provide all required awareness about the symptoms and treatment of Monkeypox as per the guidelines issued by the centre.
UP government keeping a check people returning from abroad:
Government health official has stated that till date not a single case of Monkeypox has been reported in Uttar Pradesh as yet but in the wake of its danger, the state government has asked the concerned department to keep an eye on the people who are returning from abroad.
Suspects should get their sample tested:
Instructing the health officials to monitor people with rashes, especially those who have recently returned from abroad where Monkeypox patients have been found or they have come in contact with the patient, the chief minister said, "People with suspicious symptoms should get their blood tested.
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Advisory has been issued to departments on Monkeypox:
Instructions have also been issued to set up ten-bed wards in the state medical colleges so that patients can be admitted and treated with immediate effect. The health department is keeping full vigil in the state and has issued an advisory for symptoms and treatment of Monkeypox.
Suspect sample would be sent to Pune Laboratories:
Samples of suspected patients will be sent to labs located in Pune.Monkeypox has been reported to be causing a mild infection. The virus spreads from person to person mainly through exposure to respiratory droplets, which can enter the body through mucous membranes in the eyes, mouth, and nose. It can also be transmitted when a person has contact with infected lesions or body fluids.