Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, George said, "We are still awaiting results from NIV Pune. After receiving news of confirmation (of Nipah virus), I contacted NIV Pune which said the tests were still ongoing. We have also conducted tests in Kerala and strongly suspect Nipah virus infection (be
"I have spoken to the Health Minister of Kerala, there have been reports of this virus several times this season. Cases are coming up, this virus is spread by bats. A guideline has been prepared by the Health Ministry regarding this so that we can take precautions," Mandaviya added.
The state department has also issued an alert in the district in the wake of two deaths after a review meeting chaired by State Health Minister Veena George.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the loss of animal’s life due to lightning in Unnao district and has given instructions to pay assistance amount to the concerned cattle herders as per the rules.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George will hold a high-level meeting today after two 'unnatural' deaths were reported due to fever at a private hospital on Monday.
The Kerala Health Department has issued a health alert in Kozhikode district after two 'unnatural' deaths were reported due to fever at a private hospital on Monday.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday expressed grief over the death of Bihar's four labourers in the lift collapse incident of a multi-storey building in the Balkum area of Thane, Maharashtra and announced ex-gratia of Rs two lakh to the next of kin of each deceased.
According to research people suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can minimise their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night.