NIPAH VIRUS KERALA
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?
A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activity. Kerala's strong surveillance system detects cases effectively. The World Health Organisation considers Nipah a priority pathogen. Investigations are underway to understand the current infection's source and potential spread.
ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negative
A Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have tested negative. Health officials are implementing strict preventive measures. Surveillance is underway for those who came into contact with the patient. The district administration is ensuring all necessary facilities are in place.
Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control room
Kozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventilator support. Preventive measures are in place, including quarantining individuals who came into contact with him. Authorities have intensified surveillance and set up a control room to prevent animal-to-human transmission.
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identified
A Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. The infected individual is stable and receiving treatment. Health officials are ensuring medicine availability and public awareness. Vigilance is advised, especially between May and September, due to fruit bat activity. Further studies are underway to understand transmission patterns.
Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details
Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing quarantine measures. The patient is on ventilator support. Samples are sent for confirmation. Authorities are investigating the source of infection. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease spread by fruit bats and pigs.
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Why is Nipah virus so dangerous? Here's what happens when the ‘highly fatal’ infection enters human body and attacks the brain
Nipah virus outbreak: Nipah virus, a rare but deadly zoonotic disease, is highly infectious and fatal and there is no treatment or cure. Dr. Deep Das, a neurologist, has explained that nipah virus can impact human brains and can cause inflammation. The Nipah virus causes extreme brain inflammation which results in brain swelling that develops into encephalitis, he explained.
Nipah virus in Kerala: Three cases detected in Malappuram, Palakkad this year; govt traces 677 contacts
In 2025, Kerala's Malappuram and Palakkad districts reported three Nipah virus infections, prompting the tracing of 677 contacts. The government has initiated control measures, deploying expert teams and placing several districts on alert. Genomic surveillance indicates the circulating strain is similar to previous outbreaks, while ongoing efforts focus on strengthening regional preparedness through training, PPE supply, and enhanced public awareness.
National Institute of Virology develops portable 'point-of-care' test kit for detecting Nipah virus
India can now swiftly detect the Nipah virus with a newly developed portable test kit by the National Institute of Virology (NIV). This point-of-care test provides results within minutes, even outside lab settings, and will soon be deployed in high-risk areas like Kerala and West Bengal.
Kerala Nipah Virus: After recent death, 134 fall under high-risk category; Here are symptoms and other details
Nipah Virus: Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that another contact of the 24-year-old Nipah virus victim tested negative, making it 37 negative results. Two more high-risk contacts were added. Currently, 177 people are on the primary contact list, with 134 in the high-risk category. Preventive measures and mental support are ongoing.
Nipah virus claims another life in Kerala district, masks up, schools shut: Symptoms, treatment and transmission explained
Nipah Virus: The Kerala government has imposed strict containment measures in Malappuram district following a Nipah virus death. Shops in affected areas must close by 7 PM, and public gatherings are banned. Schools and other institutions are shut down, and mask-wearing is mandatory. The virus, primarily spread by fruit bats, poses a significant health threat.
Man who died recently in Malappuram was infected with Nipah virus: Kerala Health Minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed that a man who recently died in Malappuram was infected with Nipah virus. The outbreak in Malappuram has been contained, and restrictions have been lifted after a 42-day double incubation period. All 472 people under observation have been cleared and removed from the contact list.
Nipah virus claims teen's life in Kerala, 60 high-risk cases identified
Authorities in Kerala state, southern India, are taking precautionary measures following the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Nipah virus and the identification of 60 individuals at high risk, the state's health minister announced on Sunday. Nipah virus, originating from fruit bats and animals like pigs, can cause a deadly fever with brain swelling in humans. Kerala, identified as a high-risk area for Nipah outbreaks, is implementing measures to prevent its spread.
Nipah virus: Samples of 61 high-risk contacts test negative, situation under control: Kerala Health Minister
The Health Minister said that the State health department had sought the help of the police to attain mobile tower locations of the deceased. "The mobile tower location has been checked with the help of the police to trace the source of the virus in the first patient," George said.
No fresh positive cases of Nipah, results of 51 samples awaited: Kerala govt
The Kerala government is searching for the source and place where the index case of the Nipah virus outbreak was infected. They are seeking details of the patient's mobile tower locations and collecting bat samples to determine the viral load. Contact tracing is being conducted for the sixth person infected, while 94 samples have tested negative.
Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala: All educational institutes in Kozhikode shut till September 24. Top 10 latest updates
An outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala, India has caused panic. The virus, transmitted by fruit bats, is potentially fatal and can cause respiratory illness, fever, muscular pain, and other symptoms. The Kerala government has decided to test everyone on the high-risk contact list of infected individuals. Here are the latest updates.
One more Nipah virus case confirmed in Kerala, Karnataka boosts border surveillance
The Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala continues to raise concerns as another case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. Neighboring state Karnataka has responded by enhancing surveillance in bordering districts. The Karnataka government has issued a circular highlighting the presence of four confirmed cases and two deaths in Kozhikode, urging increased surveillance efforts and restrictions on unnecessary travel to affected areas. The Indian Council of Medical Research has dispatched a mobile lab to expedite testing, and initial results have come back negative for the virus.
How dangerous is Nipah virus. What happens when you get it. Can you survive the deadly virus? Here is all
Kerala is dealing with the reemergence of the Nipah virus, with two deaths and three people under quarantine. This is the fourth occurrence of the virus in the state since 2018. The virus, originating from Bangladesh, has a higher mortality rate and can be transmitted from human to human. Nipah virus infection can cause severe disease, including brain swelling, with a fatality rate ranging from 40% to 75%.
Nipah Virus: Schools, and colleges to remain closed in Kozhikode till September 16
In the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode district, the district collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions including Anganwadis, Madrasas, Tuition Centers) including professional colleges on September 16, in addition to the two-day holiday already declared for September 14 and September 15. The university and PSC exams scheduled remain unchanged.
Nefarious Nipah: From high fever to nausea, don’t ignore these 7 symptoms
Five years after the first outbreak, the state of Kerala is battling another onslaught of the deadly virus.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirms two Nipah virus deaths in Kerala
Two deaths in Kerala's Kozhikode district have been confirmed to be caused by the Nipah virus, according to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. A team of experts has been sent to the state to assist in managing the virus. Following the deaths, the health department sounded an alert in the district.
Nipah virus alert in Kerala after two deaths. Causes, symptoms and treatment
The Kerala government is on high alert after two deaths due to Nipah virus occurred at a private hospital in Kozhikode. The Health Ministry has also directed for an isolation facility to be set up. Nipah virus is typically transmitted from animals to humans and can cause a range of illnesses, including acute respiratory illness and fatal encephalitis. There is currently no treatment or vaccine available.
Tamil Nadu steps up measures to screen people at border areas in wake of Nipah virus case in Kerala: Minister
"Already we have been monitoring the nine districts that border Kerala. We have been conducting door-to-door awareness campaigns in the districts on the spread of Zika virus... In the wake of the Nipah virus, we have issued an advisory to district health officials to expedite measures like holding fever camps," Minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian told reporters.
Nipah virus contained, says Kerala Health Minister
The state said today that there have been no fresh cases of infection. The deadly virus has claimed 17 lives, it added.
Nipah virus: Kerala tourism hit as tourists cancel bookings
The southern state is now witnessing wide cancellation of hotel bookings and tour packages and many holidayers are even demanding safety assurance from tour operators.
Nipah-affected nurse's letter from deathbed goes viral
Twenty eight-year-old Lini working in the Perambra Taluk Hospital in Kozhikode got exposed to the 'deadly' virus while treating affected patients.
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