After claiming nearly 16 lives, Nipah virus spread has finally come to an end, last two positive cases recovered, assures the Kerala Health Minister K.K. Shailaja.
No Reports of Nipah Virus in Delhi
No Nipah virus infections have been reported in the Indian capital so far
No Nipah virus infections have been reported in the Indian capital so far
‘"We visited the two Nipah positive patients who have been completely cured, and according to many, this is something rare. The scare of this getting spread is finally over, as no more patients have tested positive, but caution has to be there who are under observation, as they have to take complete rest," said Shailaja.’
The virus struck at Kozhikode which saw 13 people dying, while three deaths were reported from nearby Malappuram district, and more than 2,000 patients with fever were kept under close observation. After presiding over a review meeting, she told media persons that the virus scare is finally over.
"We visited the two Nipah positive patients who have been completely cured, and according to many, this is something rare. The scare of this getting spread is finally over, as no more patients have tested positive, but caution has to be there who are under observation, as they have to take complete rest," said Shailaja.
Northeast: No Nipah Virus Case Reported
Northeast states had geared up on precautionary measures after Nipah virus outbreak.
Northeast states had geared up on precautionary measures after Nipah virus outbreak.
The Kozhikode Medical College hospital, where a special Nipah ward was opened, is now seeing patients returning home, said an official.
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Kerala Man Suspected of Nipah Virus Detained in Goa Hospital
A Kerala man who travelled to Goa had shown symptoms similar to those who were affected with Nipah virus. The authorities have kept him in isolation ward at a leading hospital in Goa.
A Kerala man who travelled to Goa had shown symptoms similar to those who were affected with Nipah virus. The authorities have kept him in isolation ward at a leading hospital in Goa.
Bihar: Nipah Virus Alert
Nipah virus prevention: People have been advised to keep distance from bats and pigs. They have been asked not to consume fruits without washing them.
Nipah virus prevention: People have been advised to keep distance from bats and pigs. They have been asked not to consume fruits without washing them.
