Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17am on 20 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
India has heightened alert at airports, ports, and borders due to the global rise in mpox (monkeypox) cases. Authorities, especially at borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan, have been instructed to carefully monitor incoming international passengers for signs of mpox. This follows global concerns about the virus's spread, although Indian health officials assess the risk of a large outbreak in the country as low. The government's move is a preventive measure aimed at early detection and containment to ensure the virus does not gain a foothold in India, reflecting the country’s proactive stance amid rising global cases.
