Mysuru/ Madikeri: Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts, which share border with Kerala, are now on high alert following detection of Nipah viru.
The holiday was declared by Kozhikode District Collector A Geetha who in a Facebook post said educational institutions can arrange online classes on the two days for students
Shailaja, who had won accolades for containing the Nipah infection effectively in 2018, said the southern state has a protocol and Standard Operating Procedure to effectively fight the infection and prevent its spread
A healthcare worker from Kerala s Kozhikode district has tested positive for the Nipah virus, adding to the growing number of cases. The state government has taken preventive measures, including suspending public events and implementing travel restrictions. The Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Its symptoms range from fever and headaches to severe conditions like acute respiratory syndrome and encephalitis.