India directs airports, ports, to stay alert as Mpox cases rise globally

The central government has directed airport, ports and border authorities to remain vigilant in response to the global rise in Mpox cases, according to sources.

Officials sources told ANI, "We have alerted airports, ports and borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan. Three central hospitals will have facilities for isolation like Safdarjung hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia hospital and Lady Hardinge."

As per sources, the Union Health Ministry held meetings with experts on the new virus scare which "is different" from the previous Monkey pox virus.