Nipah Virus, schools closed and second death in Kerala, in southern India . The 24-year-old student is the second victim in the area to die from this disease in recent months. Just six

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that another contact of the 24-year-old Nipah virus victim tested negative, making it 37 negative results. Two more high-risk contacts were added. Currently,

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.

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's Malappuram has reported the death of a 24-year-old student due to Nipah virus, confirmed by Health Minister Veena George. The virus, with a fatality rate of up to 75%, has led to isolation measures for 151 primary contacts.

This is the second death caused by Nipah in Kerala since July. Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) because of its potential to trigger an epidemic. There is no vaccine to prevent infection and no treatment to cure it.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday confirmed that the test results of three more individuals related to the Nipah virus outbreak returned negative.

The Kerala government has imposed strict containment measures in Malappuram district following a Nipah virus death. Shops in affected areas must close by 7 PM, and public gatherings are banned. Schools and other institutions are shut down,

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.

After the coronavirus pandemic, several other viruses emerged that, while not as dangerous, were still significant threats. One such virus is the Nipah virus, which recently claimed a life in Kerala.