Nipah virus
Coverage of Nipah virus in the Nexus archive.
- Nipah patient from Kozhikode tests negative for the virus
A Nipah patient from Kozhikode tested negative for the virus, and their close contacts have completed the 21-day mandatory quarantine period.
- No fresh Nipah cases in Kerala; more contacts turn negative for virus
No new Nipah virus cases were reported in Kerala, with more contacts testing negative. An infected individual received the antiviral drug remdesivir, and an ICMR team visited a health center in Kozhikode.
- Kerala’s zoonotic potential in the background of Nipah
Kerala's peak Nipah virus spillover risk occurs from April to September due to seasonal fruit-laden trees, increased bat foraging activity, bat breeding season, and viral shedding dynamics. This risk pattern has remained unchanged since the first outbreak.
- Central team reaches Kozhikode, three contacts of Nipah infected person test negative for virus
A central team has arrived in Kozhikode, and three contacts of a Nipah virus-infected individual tested negative. Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar, overseeing Kozhikode, stated there is no large-scale spread of the infection and no need to declare a containment zone.
- BSL-3 lab in Kozhikode set to strengthen Nipah virus detection
A BSL-3 lab in Kozhikode is set to enhance Nipah virus detection and improve the State's diagnostic self-reliance. The high-containment facility will support early identification of high-consequence pathogens.
- Nipah case in Kerala: Patient on ventilator, 77 contacts under watch
A Nipah case in Kerala has a patient on a ventilator, with 77 contacts under monitoring. Of these, 58 are healthcare workers, 14 family members, and five friends or colleagues. High-risk contacts are in quarantine, and none have reported symptoms so far.
- Nipah virus: Here’s what you need to know
Nipah virus has been previously reported in Kerala. Health authorities emphasize following their guidelines to prevent the spread of misinformation.
- Nipah outbreak | Connection between environment and epidemic in focus
The Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode district is linked to three localities with similar geography and flora, highlighting environmental factors in the epidemic's origin.
- Alert issued against Nipah in Kerala from April to September
An alert has been issued in Kerala for the Nipah virus from April to September due to previous outbreaks and spillover cases. Health officials are prioritizing surveillance in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts.