Kerala Health Minister Veena George s office on Friday said that a 39-year-old man has been confirmed with the Nipah virus, bringing the tally of positive cases to six.
Kerala has announced new restrictions in Kozhikode district to contain the spread of the Nipah virus. Two people have died from the virus in the district, and containment zones have been declared in nine areas. The restrictions include a ban on gatherings and public events, closure of places of worship, and limited operating hours for essential shops and medical stores. A 39-year-old man has also been confirmed with the virus, bringing the total number of active cases to four. Samples from high-risk individuals have been sent for testing.
Even after the third incidence of Nipah, Kerala has not been able to ascertain how it is transmitted to humans. In a state where deaths are recurring due to various types of flu, there needs to be.