Nipah Outbreak In Kerala: Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that 425 individuals have been placed on the Nipah virus contact list across the state. The highest number of contacts, 228, is in Malappuram district, followed by 110 in Palakkad and 87 in Kozhikode.
World Health News Live Updates: After battling COVID resurgence for over a month, Kerala is now in the grip of another deadly viral outbreak – Nipah virus. According to the latest reports, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has confirmed that 425 individuals have been placed on the Nipah virus contact list across the state. The highest number of contacts, 228, is in Malappuram district, followed by 110 in Palakkad and 87 in Kozhikode.
What is Nipah Virus? Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus meaning it spreads from animals to humans. According to the experts, fruit bats (flying foxes) are the primary natural reservoirs.
“In Malappuram district, intensive fieldwork is underway to trace the origin of the outbreak and prevent further spread. Surveillance operations have been conducted in 20 wards across the panchayats of Makkaraparamba, Kuruva, Koottilangadi, and Mankada.”
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