A youth died in Thrissur of monkeypox: the country’s first death has been confirmed

Thrissur: The test results of the young man who died in Thrissur confirmed monkeypox. The result of the test done at the Pune Virology Lab came. It is also being investigated whether the young man sought treatment too late. 15 people on the contact list with the youth were kept under observation. Four friends, family members, and health workers who were picked up from the airport are on the contact list.
Those who interacted closely with the youth and played football with him are under observation. Four youths brought the young man from Karipur airport on the 21st. They were also put under observation. After resting at home for 4 days, he went out and played football with the neighbors. The young man was exhausted when he reached home. Then he was first admitted to a private hospital in Chavakkad and from there to Thrissur. The disease was confirmed in a test conducted abroad. A meeting was called today in Punnayur under the leadership of health department officials for further preventive measures.