Health authorities stepped up surveillance after more than 800 chickenpox cases were reported across Tamil Nadu in the past two months.
It's been a topic of rabid internet speculation in recent days. The health of Donald Trump was once again called into question after eagle-eyed viewers caught sight of a vivid red rash on his neck.
A doctor said that chickenpox is common, with around 10,000 cases recorded nationwide over the first two months of 2026.