Nipah Virus alert in Kerala: Here's how to keep yourself safe

Credit: DNA- Published on September 14, 2023
The Kerala Health Department has issued an alert due to the Nipah Virus (NiV) outbreak in Kozhikode, where two suspected deaths have raised concerns.

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Published on September 15, 2023 -  03:03
Fifth Nipah Virus Case Confirmed in Kerala; Antibody Arrives to Combat Outbreak| Oneindia News
On Friday, another case of Nipah virus was officially confirmed in Kozhikode. This case involves a 39-year-old man who was under observation at a private hospital. It is noteworthy that he had sought medical attention at the same private hospital where other individuals with Nipah virus had been treated, as indicated by the Health Department. The initial sample testing took place at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital and was subsequently sent to the NIV mobile laboratory for confirmation. #Nipah, #Kerala #Kozhikode, #NIV ~HT.178~ED.102~

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