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Nipah' outbreak in Kerala, 700 people exposed to patients, 77 in 'high risk category', total cases '5'

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The number of patients suffering from Nipah virus is increasing rapidly in Kerala. The concern of the health department has increased with one more patient. The number of patients in the state has now increased to 5. State Health Minister Veena George said that the state government has declared containment zones to prevent the spread of infection. About 700 people who came in contact with the patient were listed. Out of them 77 people have been identified who have been placed in high risk category.

Two patients have died

According to the information, two patients in the state have died due to the infection of Nepal virus. The minister also expressed apprehension that there is a risk of infection spreading across the state. Measures have been started in the state to stop the spread of infection. People placed in the high risk category have been immediately prohibited from leaving their homes.

Prohibition of gathering crowds in festivals and celebrations

Information is also being given to people about the road through which the two patients who lost their lives passed so that others can avoid using those roads. Celebration of public festivals and other events or gathering of crowds has been banned in Kozhikode district.


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