14-year-old boy dies from Nipah infection in Kerala | Kochi News – Times of India

KOZHIKODE: The 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad in Malappuram, who tested positive for Nipah infection on Saturday, died while under treatment at the Kozhikode government medical college on Sunday morning. The state government has intensified preventive measures, including curbs in Pandikkad and Anakkayam panchayats, and has stepped up contact tracing efforts.Health Minister Veena George said in…

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Nipah infection confirmed in 14-year-old boy in Kerala; 214 under observation | Kozhikode News – Times of India

KOZHIKODE: State govt on Saturday confirmed Nipah virus infection in a 14-year-old boy hailing from Pandikkad in Malappuram. The parents or relatives of the boy didn’t have any symptoms as on Saturday evening. The area within the 3km radius of the epicentre of the infection has been declared as containment zone.As many as 60 contacts…

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