In the wake of the Nipah virus infection, all educational institutes in Kerala's Kozhikode will remain shut for a week until September 24. This includes schools, professional colleges, and tuition centres. TheHealthSite.com
The Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala continues to raise concerns as another case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. Neighboring state Karnataka has responded by enhancing surveillance in bordering districts. The Karnataka government has issued a circular highlighting the presence of four confirmed cases and two deaths in Kozhikode, urging increased surveillance efforts and restrictions on unnecessary travel to affected areas. The Indian Council of Medical Research has dispatched a mobile lab to expedite testing, and initial results have come back negative for the virus.
The Karnataka health ministry advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel to Kerala state, and sought intensified surveillance in border districts. | Bengaluru News