The first outbreak of Nipah was in 1999 in Malaysia and Singapore. The town in Malaysia where the initial outbreak took place bears the virus's name. The Nipah virus is closely linked to the Hendra virus and is a member of the Paramyxoviridae family.
Nipah Virus in Kerala: As part of the restrictions, offices, banks, schools, anganwadis in the containment zones will not function. However, essential services will be allowed.
Nipah virus in Kerala: Union Health Minister confirmed that two people died in Kerala after contracting Nipah virus. Currently, seven people are under treatment out of which two more have tested positive. Know all about the deadly Nipah virus symptoms, source, treatment fatality rate and more in this Business Today Visual Story.
Nipah virus in Kerala: Two people have succumbed to the infection, according to state health minister Veena George, who confirmed the recent “unnatural deaths” in the district were caused by the deadly virus.
All arrangements are in place to contain the spread of Nipah virus which has infected four people in Kozhikode, Kerala Health Minister Veena George informed the State Assembly on Wednesday.