Authorities in Kerala are working to contain the spread of the Nipah virus, with around 950 people potentially exposed. Five people have tested positive for the virus, with two deaths. The government has set up containment zones and closed educational institutes in the affected area. Testing is being carried out on those in contact with the infected individuals, and experts from three organizations have arrived to assist with treatment and surveillance. The Nipah virus causes fatal encephalitis and can be transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated food. | Latest News India
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Kerala: Nipah Virus Alert Issued In 3 Districts, Wards Of Concerned Grama Panchayats Declared As Containment Zones outlookindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from outlookindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Kerala Health Department has issued an alert for three districts after confirming Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode. The department has contacted the Indian Council of Medical Research for the availability of monoclonal antibodies to treat patients. Contact tracing and surveillance operations are underway, and containment efforts have been intensified.