Kerala has confirmed a fresh case of Nipah virus, raising fresh public health concerns. The latest patient is a 32-year-old man from Palakkad, the son of a 58-year-old who died from the virus on July 12 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. The son, who was caring for his father during hospitalization, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Health Department has placed 675 individuals under surveillance across various districts after they were identified as part of the contact list linked to recent Nipah virus cases. The move comes as part of intensified efforts to contain the spread of the deadly virus. All individuals on the contact list are being closely Read More…
For the first time since the Nipah virus was first reported in Kerala in 2018, the state is now grappling with multiple primary Nipah cases emerging simultaneously—a serious shift from previous outbreaks that typically began with a single case followed by secondary transmission. Primary infections—directly transmitted from natural sources like fruit bats—have now been confirmed Read More…
Palakkad is on high alert after the death of a 57-year-old man from the Nipah virus, with health officials expressing serious concern over his extensive travel on KSRTC buses, significantly raising the risk of community transmission. So far, 46 people — including his wife, children, and grandchildren — have been identified as primary contacts. In Read More…
Kerala has reported a fresh Nipah virus case after a 57-year-old man from Palakkad succumbed to the deadly infection. The confirmation came after tests conducted at Manjeri Medical College in Malappuram, prompting swift action from the state health department. Health Minister Veena George announced that the patient’s contact list has been prepared, with 46 individuals Read More…
Palakkad- Kerala has confirmed a new case of Nipah virus after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal Kizhakkumpuram in Palakkad tested positive. The confirmation came from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, where her samples were sent for advanced testing. The woman, currently under treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, began experiencing symptoms nearly Read More…
Palakkad- A potential Nipah virus case has sparked fresh concerns in Kerala after a 38-year-old woman from Nattukal, Palakkad, was hospitalized with symptoms resembling the deadly infection. The woman is currently receiving treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. Her condition prompted immediate action from health officials, who have sent her samples to the National Read More…
Kozhikode: In a major breakthrough for Kerala’s healthcare system, the first patient diagnosed in the recent Nipah virus outbreak has made a full recovery, signaling a significant victory against the deadly infection. Health officials confirmed on Thursday that the patient, who had been in intensive care, has tested negative and is steadily regaining health. This Read More…
Malappuram: A fresh Nipah virus scare has gripped Kerala’s Malappuram district after a 42-year-old woman from Valanchery tested positive, prompting health authorities to enforce strict containment measures and place the region on high alert. Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the infected woman was not frequently outdoors, suggesting limited exposure. However, contact tracing is actively Read More…
Malappuram: Kerala is once again grappling with a Nipah virus scare, as a 42-year-old woman from Valanchery has tested positive and is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Perinthalmanna. The woman, who had been battling high fever and respiratory issues for five days, was admitted to the hospital where doctors suspected Nipah infection. Read More…