Air passenger with suspected mpox symptoms isolated at Tiruchi govt. hospital

A man in his thirties who recently traveled from UAE to India has been admitted to a hospital in Tamil Nadu with suspected symptoms of mpox, a viral disease. He was isolated at the airport and is currently under observation while his blood sample is being tested. Mpox is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans and symptoms include rashes, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Authorities are taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of others who may have come in contact with the patient.