Another case of the Nipah virus has been confirmed in Kerala, involving a 39-year-old man in Kozhikode. This brings the active cases of this brain-damaging virus in the state to four, according to the state health department's announcement on Friday. In total, Kerala has now recorded six cases of Nipah virus, including two fatalities.
New restrictions have been implemented in Kozhikode district with directions issued against gatherings or public events of any kind, including those at places of worship, in all the containment zones.
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Kerala has announced new restrictions in Kozhikode district to contain the spread of the Nipah virus. Two people have died from the virus in the district, and containment zones have been declared in nine areas. The restrictions include a ban on gatherings and public events, closure of places of worship, and limited operating hours for essential shops and medical stores. A 39-year-old man has also been confirmed with the virus, bringing the total number of active cases to four. Samples from high-risk individuals have been sent for testing.