India's first Monkeypox case reported in Kerala

India on Wednesday reported its first case of Monkeypox in Kerala. A traveller who arrived in Kerala three days ago from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was hospitalised after he displayed symptoms of monkeypox. ​Earlier today, the Centre asked states to ensure screening and testing of all suspect cases at points of entry and in the community as part of India's preparedness against the disease.​​