In big relief, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday that the Nipah virus test result for another individual who had been in contact with the 24-year-old man who died of the virus in Malappuram last week has come negative,

A 24 year old student who was visiting his hometown of Malappuram, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, has become the second person to die from Nipah virus infection in the state this year, the country’s national laboratory confirmed on 15 September.

A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people who came into contact with the victim are under observation to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, tragically claiming the life of a 24-year-old student from the state’s Malappuram district on September 9th. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that the sou

Kerala Health Minister Veena George reported that 10 additional contacts of a deceased Nipah virus patient have tested negative. A total of 266 people are being monitored, with 26 high-risk individuals testing negative so far.

The Nipah virus has re-emerged in Kerala, marking the sixth outbreak since 2018. The latest victim is a 24-year-old student from Malappuram district who succumbed to the disease on September 9. Health officials have identified 175 individuals who had contact with him and are taking measures to prevent a larger outbreak.

The recent outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala has led the government to take steps to prevent the spread. Health Minister of the state, Veena George said that 175 people in the Malappuram district have been included in the contact list related to the recent Nipah virus case.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on September 17 briefed about the precautionary measures that are being taken in Malappuram district to curb Nipah virus. She further said that Union Health Minister JP Nadda has assured that the Union govt will take care of all the needs of the state.