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MoS Bharati Pravin Pawar visits ICMR-NIV institute, reviews steps taken fo
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar reviewed steps taken for containment of Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode, Kerala, from the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV), in Pune on Thursday
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Kerala: Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kozhikode till September 16
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode district, the district collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions including Anganwadis, Madrasas, Tuition Centers) including professional colleges on September 16, in addition to the two-day holiday already declared
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Banks organise credit outreach programme in Kerala's Kannur
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a significant move towards enhancing credit accessibility, a comprehensive outreach program was conducted on Wednesday at the Kannur North Malabar Chamber of Commerce, garnering participation from all banks within the Kannur district.
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Kerala reports another case of Nipah, govt forms 19 committees to monitor
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Health Minister Veena George while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, said, "So far, three samples have tested Nipah positive. We have started contact tracing. Of 706 contacts, 77 are in the high-risk category, 153 health workers are in the low-risk category," Veena George said.
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ISL: A look at growing, emerging rivalries to watch out for this season
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The clash between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant has always epitomized fierce rivalries in Indian football. However, since the inception of the Indian Super League (ISL), Indian football has witnessed several other matchups that consistently deliver drama, aggression, and unpredi
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Kerala: Former BJP state general secretary PP Mukundan passes away
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Kochi-based Amrita Hospital where Mukundan was undergoing treatment for respiratory diseases through a statement declared him dead at 8.11 am today.
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"All arrangements in place to prevent Nipah spread": Kerala Health Ministe
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid fears of the spread of Nipah virus in Kerala after the death of two patients in Kozhikode district, Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday said the state government had made all arrangements to contain the pathogen and ensure public safety.
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Contact list of suspected Nipah patients has grown to 350, 50 pc in high-r
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Amid growing worries over the return of Nipah virus in Kerala, Kozhikode District Collector A. Geetha on Wednesday said the list of contacts of patients, suspected to have been infected by the virus, have grown to about 350 and 50 per cent of them are in the high-risk category.
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Kerala Nipah: Alert in Kozhikode’s neighbouring districts, containment zon
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Kerala Health Department has issued an alert for Kannur, Wayanad and Malappuram districts after Nipah virus infection was confirmed in Kozhikode.
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Two deaths in Kozhikode due to Nipah virus, confirms Kerala Health Ministe
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Tuesday confirmed Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode district.
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Centre rushes expert team to Kerala as Health Minister confirms two 'Nipah
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"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.
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"Still awaiting results from NIV Pune": Kerala Health Minister Veena Georg
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
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
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