Alert After Confirmed Nipah Virus Cases
In a concerning development, four Nipah virus cases have been confirmed in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, including a nine-year-old boy. The state health ministry promptly sounded an alert in response to this threat to public health.
Containment Zones Established
To curb the spread of the infection, the Kerala government has taken decisive action. They have declared seven village panchayats in Kozhikode as containment zones, implementing rigorous measures to safeguard the affected areas.
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School and Office Closures
In light of the Nipah outbreak, authorities have taken preventive measures by temporarily closing down some schools and offices in the affected regions. These measures aim to reduce the risk of further transmission.
Testing and Surveillance
Kerala’s health ministry is actively addressing the situation, with over 130 people already tested for the Nipah virus. The virus is known to transmit to humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected bats, pigs, or other individuals, as reported by Reuters.
National Institute of Virology (NIV) Involvement
In response to the Nipah outbreak, teams from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, are scheduled to arrive in Kerala. They will set up a mobile laboratory at Kozhikode Medical College to conduct Nipah tests and perform a survey of bats, as reported by PTI.
Stay informed about the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, and follow the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of yourself and your community.
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