KOTTAYAM: Two persons who traveled with the monkeypox-infected person are under observation in Kottayam. Both persons haven't shown any symptoms yet. Meanwhile, the DMO said that there was no need to worry.

At the same time, Health Minister Veena George said that all the districts are on alert in the state in the wake of monkeypox being confirmed in the state. As people from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam have flight contact, special alert has been given to these districts. Health workers are contacting them in the morning and evening seeking information. If they have fever or any other symptoms, they will have to undergo tests including a Covid test. If they have symptoms of monkey pox, that test will also be done. Isolation will be set up in all districts. Special arrangements will be made in medical colleges. The health department has intensified preventive measures. The minister said there is no need to worry.