Nipah Virus, schools closed and second death in Kerala, in southern India . The 24-year-old student is the second victim in the area to die from this disease in recent months. Just six

The death of a student in India has sparked fears of a deadly Nipah virus outbreak with more than 200 people quarantined and schools closed

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,

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.

The recent outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala has led the government to take steps to prevent the spread. Health Minister of the state, Veena George said that 175 people in the Malappuram district have been included in the contact list related to the recent Nipah virus case.

The death of a student in India has sparked fears of a deadly Nipah virus outbreak with more than 200 people quarantined and schools closed

Kerala Health Minister Veena George confirmed six more negative results in the Nipah virus outbreak. A review meeting found no new contacts as of Saturday. Currently, 267 people remain on the contact list while psychological support continues.

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.

The government has made masking up mandatory in Malappuram district, where a death from the infection was confirmed

The 20 individuals in contact with a 24-year-old man who succumbed to the Nipah virus in Kerala have tested negative. Currently, 267 people are being monitored, with 134 categorized as high-risk. State health officials are offering support and ensuring students can take exams while in quarantine.