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
Kerala is dealing with the reemergence of the Nipah virus, with two deaths and three people under quarantine. This is the fourth occurrence of the virus in the state since 2018. The virus, originating from Bangladesh, has a higher mortality rate and can be transmitted from human to human. Nipah virus infection can cause severe disease, including brain swelling, with a fatality rate ranging from 40% to 75%.
As the alarming situation continues to persist, here’s how authorities are preparing to combat this deadly virus. On Thursday, a group of officials from the Union Health Ministry met with the district government in Kozhikode in response to the resurgence of Nipah virus cases in Kerala.