The state government has strengthened measures to prevent the spread of infection after two deaths were confirmed in Kozhikode district due to the Nipah virus
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"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 said.
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.
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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.