The Nipah Virus Outbreak in India: Causes, Symptoms, and Transmission Routes

2023-09-16 14:50:12 In recent days it became known that Indian authorities are trying to contain an epidemic of the Nipah virus, a pathogen that is transmitted from animals to humans and has a high mortality rate. The virus was first reported in 1998, when it began to spread among a population of pig farmers in … Read more

Nipah Virus Outbreak: Two Individuals Under Observation in Thiruvananthapuram

2023-09-16 12:57:23 Thiruvananthapuram – 2 people are under special observation in Thiruvananthapuram with symptoms of Nipah virus infection. A housewife from Kattakkada and a student of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College from Kozhikode are in the hospital due to fever and shortness of breath. Their saliva samples will be sent to IAV and Pune NIV for detailed … Read more

Guidelines for Sabarimala Pilgrims during Nipah Outbreak: High Court Orders and Health Advisories

2023-09-15 12:46:37 Kochi: The High Court should issue guidelines for Sabarimala pilgrims if necessary during Nippa outbreak. The order of the High Court is to open the next day for Kannimasa puja. The High Court also directed the Secretary of the Health Department to consult the Devaswom Commissioner and take a decision on the necessary … Read more

Latest Updates on Nipah Outbreak in Kozhikode: Symptoms, Testing, and Preventive Measures

2023-09-14 15:47:24 Two more people in Kozhikode have symptoms of Nipah. The number of people in the contact list for Nipah in the district has reached 950. Today alone 30 samples have been sent for testing. Most of those sent today are healthcare workers. Collector A Geetha said that inspection may be started at Kozhikode … Read more

Nipah Virus Outbreak: Holiday Announced for Educational Institutions in Kozhikode District

2023-09-14 09:10:00 14th Sep 2023 02:40 PM | Contemporary Malayalam Desk Kozhikode: In the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak, a holiday has been announced for educational institutions in Kozhikode district on Saturday. A holiday was announced earlier today and tomorrow. The District Collector informed that all educational institutions including professional colleges (including Anganwadis and … Read more

Effective Measures to Prevent and Combat Nipah Outbreaks in Kerala: Insights from Dr. TK Suma Manorama

2023-09-13 05:22:13 Nipah has been confirmed again in Kerala after a gap. When Nipah, which terrorized Kerala even before Covid, comes again, our health workers are confident that they will be able to fight the disease. The strength they have today is the knowledge they have faced Nipah in the past and the training they … Read more