Monkeypox: Fifth case reported from Kerala

A 30 year-old man from Kerala tested positive for monkeypox on Tuesday, making him the fifth person to be affected by the virus from the southern state, informed the state health minister Veena George.

The man had arrived at the Calicut Airport on July 27 from UAE and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Malappuram district.

His health condition is stable, reported PTI citing George.


Those who were in close contact with him, including his parents, are being closely monitored.

It is the fifth case of Monkeypox reported in the state, she said.

The first patient was discharged and the condition of others was stable, the minister added.

(With inputs from PTI)