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The ICMR-NIV has found evidence of the Nipah virus circulation among fruit bats across nine states and one Union Territory.
Only the index case was infected in the community. All remaining cases were due to nosocomial (taking place in a hospital or acquired in a hospital) transmission in 3 different hospitals
The second set of tests done on 55 fruit bats from Kozhikode confirmed that the nocturnal mammals were behind the spread.
The Union Health Ministry maintains virus outbreak is a localised occurrence and there is no need to panic, but fear runs high across the country.
Chief Secretary D.B. Gupta said that Nipuh virus has marked its impact in the northern districts of Kerala including Mallapuram and Kozhikode and hence people should avoid travelling in these places.
"The government has issued an alert of Nipah virus (NiV) in view of its outbreak in Kerala that has claimed 10 lives and created panic."
The ICMR-NIV has found evidence of the Nipah virus circulation among fruit bats across nine states and one Union Territory.
Only the index case was infected in the community. All remaining cases were due to nosocomial (taking place in a hospital or acquired in a hospital) transmission in 3 different hospitals
The second set of tests done on 55 fruit bats from Kozhikode confirmed that the nocturnal mammals were behind the spread.
The Union Health Ministry maintains virus outbreak is a localised occurrence and there is no need to panic, but fear runs high across the country.
Chief Secretary D.B. Gupta said that Nipuh virus has marked its impact in the northern districts of Kerala including Mallapuram and Kozhikode and hence people should avoid travelling in these places.
"The government has issued an alert of Nipah virus (NiV) in view of its outbreak in Kerala that has claimed 10 lives and created panic."
