Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala: Health Minister Veena George Lists 104 Individuals as High-Risk, Places 175 Under Surveillance in Malappuram; Report
Kerala Health Minister Veena George, on Monday, September 16, listed 104 individuals in Malappuram district as having been categorised as high-risk due to the ongoing Nipah virus outbreak. The district has 175 people under surveillance, including 74 healthcare workers. Among these, 126 are on the primary contact list, and 49 are on the secondary list. As per a report by ANI, 10 people are undergoing treatment at Manjeri Medical College Hospital, and samples from 13 contacts are awaiting test results. This comes after the death of a 23-year-old student from Malappuram, leading authorities to mandate mask use across the district. Health officials are now tracing the deceased’s route to ensure proper Nipah containment measures. Nipah Virus Death in Kerala: Masks Made Compulsory in Malappuram After 23-Year-Old Dies of Infection.
Kerala Health Ministry Lists 175 Contacts in Nipah Virus Outbreak
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has stated that 175 people in Malappuram district have been included in the contact list related to the Nipah virus outbreak. Of these, 74 are healthcare workers. A total of 126 people are on the primary contact list, while 49 are on the… pic.twitter.com/DeoF6gToBP
— ANI (@ANI) September 16, 2024
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