Nipah Virus Outbreak Leads to School Closures and Harbour Shutdown in Kerala
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As the Nipah virus outbreak escalates in Kerala, the government has taken swift measures. All educational institutions in Kozhikode, spanning from schools to colleges, have been temporarily shut down. Beypore Harbour, located in a containment zone, has suspended its operations until further notice.
The Kerala state government has confirmed the identification of the index case, the first patient linked to the ongoing Nipah virus outbreak. Stringent contact tracing efforts are underway, focusing on the source and location of infection. Although no new positive cases have emerged, vigilance remains high. Health workers and authorities are prioritizing contact tracing and monitoring.
Health Minister Veena George revealed that among the 1,080 individuals on the contact list, 327 are health workers, including some from other districts. Despite this, the current infections are part of the initial wave, categorized into two clusters. The first comprises family members of the index case, while the second involves individuals who had contact with him at the hospital. Vigilant measures are in place to manage and contain the situation.
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