In big relief, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday that the Nipah virus test result for another individual who had been in contact with the 24-year-old man who died of the virus in Malappuram last week has come negative,

Malappuram: One more individual tested negative for the Nipah virus on Thursday, bringing the total number of contacts of the Nipah victim from Malappuram who have tested negative to 37. "With

The Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, tragically claiming the life of a 24-year-old student from the state’s Malappuram district on September 9th. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that the sou

A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Monday, and 151 people who came into contact with the victim are under observation to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

A 24 year old student who was visiting his hometown of Malappuram, in the southern Indian state of Kerala, has become the second person to die from Nipah virus infection in the state this year, the country’s national laboratory confirmed on 15 September.

Kerala's Malappuram has reported the death of a 24-year-old student due to Nipah virus, confirmed by Health Minister Veena George. The virus, with a f

The Nipah virus has re-emerged in Kerala, marking the sixth outbreak since 2018. The latest victim is a 24-year-old student from Malappuram district who succumbed to the disease on September 9. Health officials have identified 175 individuals who had contact with him and are taking measures to prevent a larger outbreak.

After the coronavirus pandemic, several other viruses emerged that, while not as dangerous, were still significant threats. One such virus is the Nipah virus, which recently claimed a life in Kerala.

Health authorities in India face outbreaks of Nipah virus almost every other year. Transmitted by fruit bats, it's often fatal among humans.