India's first monkeypox patient from Kerala recovers
The 35-year old, hailing from Kollam, would be discharged later in the day, state Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday. As it was the first case of monkeypox in the country, tests were conducted twice at an interval of 72 hours as per the instructions of the NIV, she said.
"All samples were negative twice. The patient is physically and mentally healthy. The skin bumps are completely cured. He will be discharged today," George said. Pic: Reuters