<p>Thiruvananthapuram: Two cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Two men, who recently returned to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), tested positive for the disease, she said.</p>.<p>One of the men from Wayanad district was initially found to be infected, and the second person, from Kannur, tested positive later, according to her statement.</p>.Bihar govt issues advisory on Monkeypox prevention, health desk to be set up at Patna airport.<p>Following the reports of the disease, the Health Department has directed those who came in contact with the patients to monitor for any symptoms and report them accordingly.</p>.<p>Kerala had reported a few cases of monkeypox in September this year, following the global outbreak of the disease. </p>
<p>Thiruvananthapuram: Two cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Two men, who recently returned to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), tested positive for the disease, she said.</p>.<p>One of the men from Wayanad district was initially found to be infected, and the second person, from Kannur, tested positive later, according to her statement.</p>.Bihar govt issues advisory on Monkeypox prevention, health desk to be set up at Patna airport.<p>Following the reports of the disease, the Health Department has directed those who came in contact with the patients to monitor for any symptoms and report them accordingly.</p>.<p>Kerala had reported a few cases of monkeypox in September this year, following the global outbreak of the disease. </p>