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Kerala on Nipah alert after Kozhikode man’s preliminary test turns positive Officials said samples have been sent to National Institute of Virology in Pune for confirmation, and results are expected shortly

Kerala’s zoonotic potential in the background of Nipah The peak Nipah virus spillover risk in the State is from April to September, when the abundance of seasonal fruit-laden trees, increased bat foraging activity, bat breeding season and viral shedding dynamics coincide, increasing the risk of human exposure. This pattern has not changed in Kerala since the very first outbreak.

No new Nipah cases in Kerala, but infected patient remains critical on ... News Desk Last Updated: 14 June 2026, 04:08 PM IST Share Kerala has reported no new Nipah cases, with 11 symptomatic contacts testing negative as authorities intensify surveillance and treatment efforts. The lone confirmed patient remains critical on ventilator support. K Muraleedharan Kozhikode: Even as Kerala remains on high alert over Nipah infection, health authorities have confirmed that no fresh cases have been detected so far, offering cautious relief amid intensified containment efforts. The lone confirmed Nipah patient continues to be in critical condition and is currently on ventilator support, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Sunday. The update comes as the state expands surveillance, monitors contacts and deploys specialised treatment protocols to prevent any further spread of the deadly virus. According to the minister, the patient has been receiving antiviral drug Ribavirin since being shifted to Kozhikode Medical College on June 10. As part of the treatment regimen, the first dose of monoclonal antibody therapy was administered on June 12. The Health Department also managed to procure …

What to know about the Nipah virus - CNN Two Nipah virus cases have been confirmed in eastern India, the World Health Organization says. CK Thanseer/Reuters Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! The World Health Organization reported two cases of a rare virus in an eastern Indian state on Thursday. The virus — called Nipah — kills more than half of the people it infects. Nipah virus, which was named after the village in Malaysia where the first known patient lived, is part of the same family of viruses as measles. Despite that, it’s not as infectious as measles, but it is significantly more deadly. How is it transmitted? Nipah is a zoonotic virus, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. Most commonly, that happens through direct contact with an infected pig or bat, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eating fruits or fruit products — such as raw date palm juice — contaminated with urine or saliva from infected fruit bats also contributes to spread. It can also spread directly from person to person. Transmission, however, occurs through very close contact with the infected individual. What are the signs of illness? It can take four…

Kerala on alert after suspected Nipah infection detected in Kozhikode, confirms health minister In Kozhikode, health officials have confirmed a positive test for the Nipah virus in a patient currently requiring ventilator assistance due to severe fever. Authorities are actively tracing potential contacts, having identified 77 people, including healthcare staff and close family, who are under watch.

No new Nipah cases reported; patient's condition remains critical Kozhikode (Kerala) | No new Nipah cases have been reported in Kozhikode district and no fresh contacts have been added to the surveillance list, Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Monday. In a statement, the minister said the Nipah patient undergoing treatment at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital continues to remain on ventilator support. The second dose of the monoclonal antibody drug was administered to the patient in accordance with ICMR guidelines, he said. Muraleedharan also said the second test result of a healthcare worker included in the patient's primary contact list had returned negative. Of the seven persons admitted for observation, two close relatives of the patient were discharged on Monday after their symptoms subsided. Their Nipah test results had earlier returned negative, the minister said. Another close relative, who had been under quarantine as part of the contact list, was admitted to the medical college hospital for observation on Sunday. At present, six persons are under observation in the hospital, while the sample of another healthcare worker on the contact …

Alert issued against Nipah in Kerala from April to September Previous outbreaks and spillover cases suggest that the virus is found to have been active in the State in the the six-month period starting in April; health officials lay focus on Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, and Thrissur districts

Containment steps in Kozhikode after Ramanattukara man tests positive ... Latest News TOP STORIES Uttar Pradesh देश प्रदेश June 11, 2026 admin Health workers donning PPE kits removing waste from the premises of the Nipah isolation ward at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh The Kozhikode district administration has begun containment steps in the wake of a 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara testing positive for Nipah infection on Thursday. Addressing the media in Kozhikode, District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty said that the patient was undergoing treatment at the intensive care unit of the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, and was on ventilator support. An isolation ward had been set up earlier there. Ms. Madhavikutty said that there were 77 persons on the contact list of the patient. Meanwhile, surveillance and containment steps had been taken in Ramanattukara municipality. A meeting of the rapid response team was convened. Arrangements had been made to provide personal protection equipment, gloves, and face masks. Medicines had also been kept ready. Ms. Madhavikutty said that the Health department would work in …

Kerala Nipah case: Second healthcare worker tests negative; patient ... Wellness KOZHIKODE : The second healthcare worker included in the primary contact list of Kerala’s lone Nipah patient has tested negative for the virus, the office of the state’s Health Minister said on Tuesday, providing some relief amid ongoing containment efforts in Kozhikode district. In a statement, the Health Minister’s office said, “The second test result of the healthcare worker who was in the patient’s primary contact list has returned negative.” The development comes days after another healthcare worker linked to the contact list had also tested negative, providing some relief to health authorities overseeing containment efforts in the Kozhikode district. Providing an update on the condition of the patient undergoing treatment, the Health Minister’s office said the patient continues to remain on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. “The Nipah patient currently undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital continues to be on ventilator support. The patient was administered the second dose of monoclonal antibody in accordance with ICMR guidelines,” the statement said. …

Three close contacts test negative for Nipah; Patient remains critical Onmanorama Staff Published: June 13, 2026 06:53 PM ISTUpdated: June 13, 2026 08:39 PM IST 2 minuteRead Three close relatives of the infected Nipah patient have tested negative for the virus, offering some relief to health authorities. The condition of the 43-year-old infected man remains critical, and he is receiving intensive care, including ventilator support and potential monoclonal antibody treatment. Authorities are intensifying surveillance and contact-tracing, with the number of people under observation rising to 100 across various risk categories, and expanded field surveillance is underway. Link Copied Kozhikode: Health authorities received a measure of relief in Kerala's latest Nipah outbreak after three close relatives of the infected patient tested negative for the virus, even as the condition of the 43-year-old man undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital remains critical. Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Saturday that the three individuals, who were admitted to the hospital for observation on June 12 after being identified in the patient's contact list, tested nega…

Nipah Virus Alert in Kerala: Symptoms, Spread and Prevention - Times Now Health authorities in Kerala are on high alert after a 43-year-old man from Kozhikode tested positive for the Nipah virus in a preliminary test conducted at the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode. While final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, is still awaited, officials have already initiated contact tracing and precautionary measures to prevent any potential spread of the infection. According to health authorities, the patient arrived at the hospital through the outpatient department and is believed to have interacted with several individuals before being identified as a suspected Nipah case. The Kerala state government has urged the public not to panic, stating that the patient's condition remains stable and that healthcare workers who may have been exposed have been asked to undergo quarantine as a precaution. Breaking It Down What is the role of fruit bats in Nipah virus transmission? How does Kerala prepare for Nipah virus outbreaks? What are the common symptoms of Nipah virus infection? Created with AI. Errors are possible For those seeking more questions, her…

Nipah has not spread; Opposition using it as a political weapon, says K ... News Desk Last Updated: 13 Jun 2026, 01:33 pm IST Share He added that the government must monitor the situation across Kerala and take measures to prevent the virus from spreading to other regions K Muraleedharan | Photo: Screengrab/Mathrubhumi News Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister K Muraleedharan said that the Nipah virus has not spread further and all test results received so far have been negative. “There are no new cases. The condition of the patient on ventilator support remains unchanged. I was in Kozhikode when the Nipah case was reported and returned only after issuing the necessary instructions,” Muraleedharan said. He added that the government must monitor the situation across Kerala and take measures to prevent the virus from spreading to other regions. “That is why I came to Thiruvananthapuram. We have taken very strong preventive measures. I view the rest merely as political criticism,” he said. Muraleedharan also noted that the Revenue Minister is currently in Kozhikode and will convene a meeting of public representatives. He criticised the opposition for using the Nipah situation as a po…

Containment steps in Kozhikode after Ramanattukara man tests positive for Nipah Seventy-seven persons on contact list, 15 people quarantined. Health department working in coordination with departments of Forest and Wildlife and Animal Husbandry

Relief from Nipah scare; Three close contacts of patient ... - Dailyhunt K OZHIKODE: The report of the swab test results of three under observation has tested negative. The results for three people in close contact list of the Nipah patient have been received. Advertisement The test was conducted at Kozhikode Medical College. Four people are on the patient's close contact list. The test results of three of them have been received. They did not have any significant symptoms. They were shifted to the special ward of Kozhikode Medical College yesterday. The test was conducted after this. Meantime, the hospital authorities have informed that there is no significant improvement in the health condition of the 43-year-old confirmed of Nipah. Meantime, Health Minister K Muraleedharan is leaving for Kozhikode tomorrow. It is also reported that he will camp in the district and coordinate preventive measures. The minister said there is presently no need to worry about Nipah. He had clarified that only one is on ventilator and his condition remains unchanged. All the medicines required for Nipah prevention are in stock. Only the antiviral medicine is yet to arrive. It will be delivered from D…

Nipah Virus In Kerala: 38-Year-Old Woman Critical; Containment Zone ... Palakkad (Kerala), Jul 7 (PTI) The condition of the Nipah virus-infected patient reported in this north Kerala district remains critical, and all possible treatment is being provided, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Monday. The 38-year-old woman, a native of Thachanattukara, is undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College in neighbouring Kozhikode district. Another patient, a Malappuram native, had succumbed to the virus last week. As per protocol, the woman has been given monoclonal antibody treatment, with the second dose administered on Monday morning, George said after chairing a high-level review meeting at Palakkad Medical College. "This is the first Nipah case reported in Palakkad. The patient's condition remains critical, but all available treatment is being provided," the minister told reporters after the meeting. A total of 173 contacts have been identified—100 primary and 73 secondary. Of them, 52 are considered high-risk and 48 low-risk, she said. All five samples tested in the district so far have returned negative. Four more samples will be tested at Manjeri Medical Co…

Nipah patient critical, 100 under surveillance in Kozhikode Kozhikode, 14 June (H.S.): K erala health authorities received some relief in the state's latest Nipah outbreak after three close relatives of the infected patient tested negative for the virus. Advertisement However, the condition of the 43-year-old man undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital continues to remain critical. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said the three relatives, who were admitted for observation on June 12 after being identified as close contacts, tested negative in laboratory examinations conducted at the Medical College. The patient remains in the intensive care unit and is on ventilator support. According to the Health Department, a medical board will assess his condition after 48 hours and decide whether a second dose of monoclonal antibody treatment should be administered. Meanwhile, authorities have stepped up surveillance and contact-tracing efforts to contain the outbreak. Four more individuals from the patient's contact list were admitted to the hospital for observation on Friday, while 13 additional people were newly added to the contact list. Officials said all of the newly…

Another Nipah contact leaves hospital, cases under observation drop to ... Onmanorama Staff Published: June 18, 2026 08:42 PM IST 1 minuteRead Link Copied Nipah scare in Kerala is easing with one more person who had been admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for observation after being included in the Nipah contact list was discharged on Thursday after testing negative for the virus. With the latest discharge, six of the nine individuals hospitalised as part of contact tracing measures have now returned home. Three people remain under observation at the medical college. Meanwhile, the Nipah patient continues to be on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health authorities said no new individuals were added to the contact list on Thursday. The total number of contacts under monitoring remains at 104, including four classified as high-risk, 14 as moderate-risk and 86 as low-risk contacts. Meanwhile, health workers continued field surveillance in the affected area. On Thursday, teams visited another 50 households in Ward 5 of Ramanattukara Municipality, where the Nipah case was reported, as part of ongoing monitoring and awareness efforts.

Fresh Nipah virus case reported in Kerala: How it spreads, early ... A Nipah virus case has once again put Kerala's health authorities on alert after the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, confirmed an infection in a 43-year-old man undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The patient is currently being treated in a specially prepared isolation ward and remains in critical condition on ventilator support. As health officials continue contact tracing and monitor the situation, many people are once again asking the same questions: What exactly is Nipah virus, how does it spread and what symptoms should people watch out for? According to Dr Dip Narayan Mukherjee, Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease, which means it can spread from animals to humans. The virus is primarily carried by fruit bats and is considered a serious infection. Dr Mukherjee explained that people usually become infected through contaminated food products. "The primary route of infection is the consumption of fruit or fruit products, such as raw date palm juice, that contain urine or saliva from sick fruit bats," he said. He also noted that the virus can spread through close contact b…

Nipah virus: Here’s what you need to know Nipah virus has been evidenced in Kerala in the past and strictly following the guidelines issued by the health authorities is a must to curb the spread of misinformation.

Nipah virus: Containment steps on in Keralas Kozhikode after man tests ... ## Vigilance Heightened in Kozhikode as Nipah Virus Case Confirmed **Kozhikode, Kerala –** Public health authorities in Kozhikode district have initiated a robust containment strategy following the confirmation of a Nipah virus infection in a local resident. The Kerala Health Department, in close collaboration with its counterparts in Forest and Wildlife, and Animal Husbandry, is implementing stringent measures to prevent any potential spread of the highly contagious zoonotic disease. The immediate focus of the health department has been on meticulous contact tracing. A comprehensive list of 77 individuals who had close contact with the confirmed patient has been compiled. These individuals are now under close observation, with 15 of them having been placed in institutional quarantine as a precautionary measure. This proactive approach aims to swiftly identify any secondary cases and isolate them to break the chain of transmission. The Nipah virus, known for its significant mortality rate, is primarily transmitted to humans from animals, such as bats and pigs, and can also spread through direct contact w…

Nipah: Situation not as scary as in 2018, says K K Shailaja Nipah in Kerala: 5th case reported, gatherings banned in Kozhikode; Bangladesh variant spurs cases, says health minister Former Health Minister and senior ruling CPI(M) MLA K K Shailaja says Kerala has nothing to worry about the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode as the situation is not as scary as it was in 2018. Shailaja, who had won accolades for containing the Nipah infection effectively in 2018, said the southern state has a protocol and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to effectively fight the infection and prevent its spread. She was the Health minister in the previous LDF government, which fought the first Nipah outbreak in the state. "In 2018, it was a new virus to us, and we did not have any experience battling such an infection. Now, we have everything in place to contain it effectively," Shailaja told reporters here. She said Nipah testing facilities have been established in the state but the declaration of virus infection can only be made by the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. "We have the facility. We tried it out during the first bout in 2018 at Kozhikode. But the declaration can only be made by NIV,…

Kerala Nipah case: Second healthcare worker tests negative; patient ... Kerala Nipah case: Second healthcare worker tests negative; patient remains on ventilator support By ANI | Updated: June 16, 2026 10:55 IST 2026-06-16T16:20:45+5:30 2026-06-16T10:55:03+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], June 16 : The second healthcare worker included in the primary contact list of Kerala's lone ... Kerala Nipah case: Second healthcare worker tests negative; patient remains on ventilator support Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], June 16 : The second healthcare worker included in the primary contact list of Kerala's lone Nipah patient has tested negative for the virus, the office of the state's Health Minister said on Tuesday, providing some relief amid ongoing containment efforts in Kozhikode district. In a statement, the Health Minister's office said, "The second test result of the healthcare worker who was in the patient's primary contact list has returned negative." The development comes days after another healthcare worker linked to the contact list had also tested negative, providing some relief to health authorities overseeing containment efforts in the Kozhikode …

Central team reaches Kozhikode, three contacts of Nipah infected person test negative for virus Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar, who is in-charge of Kozhikode, says there is no large-scale spread of the infection at present, no need to declare a containment zone, he says

Kerala updates Nipah contact list, 425 people under surveillance in ... Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that a total of 425 individuals have been placed on the Nipah virus contact list across the state. The majority of these are concentrated in three districts: 228 in Malappuram, 110 in Palakkad, and 87 in Kozhikode. In Malappuram, 12 people are currently under treatment, with 5 of them in the ICU. One person on the contact list tested negative for the virus. In Palakkad, one person is in isolation, and 61 healthcare workers have been identified as contacts. Meanwhile, in Kozhikode, all 87 contacts are healthcare workers. Authorities have issued instructions to conduct fever surveillance in the affected areas and to provide mental health support to those under observation. Individuals on the contact list in Palakkad are to remain isolated within the district, with only their samples being sent for testing elsewhere. The route maps of those who tested positive in Palakkad and Malappuram have been released to assist with contact tracing. Additionally, ambulance services, including Kaniv 108, have been placed on standby, and efforts to identify th…

Nipah Virus Back in Kozhikode: Containment Protocol and Why Kerala Sees ... Why in News? Nipah virus is back in Kerala. A 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara, on the southern edge of Kozhikode district, tested positive for Nipah, and the state has switched on the full outbreak protocol refined over six earlier episodes since 2018. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune confirmed the infection on 11 June 2026 after the Kozhikode Medical College laboratory returned an initial positive. The patient cleaned old buildings and is suspected to have been exposed while clearing a disused, bat-infested structure near Feroke. He is critical and on ventilator support in an isolation ward at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health teams traced 77 contacts on day one: 2 highest-risk, 13 high-risk and 62 low-risk persons; the largest share were healthcare workers. Highest- and high-risk groups were quarantined; samples from five primary contacts were sent for testing; no second human case at the point of confirmation. The case was reported to the Centre and a district control room was opened. The development matters in the context of: Zoonotic spillover and emerging infectious diseases…

Kerala’s health machinery goes all out to keep Nipah in check Nipah has once again struck the northern district of Kozhikode in Kerala, with one person testing positive for the zoonotic disease. An attempt to understand the complexities of the disease and the efforts to contain it through interactions with medical experts and relatives of the patient.

Nipah patient from Kozhikode tests negative for the virus Close contacts of the infected person complete 21 days of mandatory quarantine

Nipah virus in Kerala: Three cases detected in Malappuram, Palakkad ... Three cases of Nipah virus infection have been reported in Malappuram and Palakkad district in Kerala in 2025 and 677 contacts have been traced, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha on Friday. Control measures have been initiated and steps have been taken by the government to contain Nipah outbreaks, Jadhav said in a written reply. The infection is an emerging zoonotic infectious disease caused by Nipah virus (NiV). It mainly affects pigs and humans. Nipah cases in humans tend to occur in a cluster or as an outbreak, especially among close contacts and caregivers, Jadhav explained. The natural host of the virus is believed to be Pteropid fruit bats (flying foxes). According to the information available fruit bats play a significant role in the transmission of this disease. The minister said the NiV infection closely follows the spill over of pathogen from fruit bats to intermediate hosts or human beings. Live Events In India, the majority of the infections coincide with palm date sap collection times. Due to this, Nipah cases occurs again and again at some areas, Jadhav said. Listin…

ICMR team arrives in Kozhikode after Nipah case confirmation; contact ... Kozhikode (Kerala) | A team from the ICMR arrived here on Saturday following the confirmation of a Nipah virus case in the district, officials said. Officials also said tests conducted on three close relatives of the patient returned negative results. According to a government press release, the Indian Council of Medical Research team interacted with Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar, who is in charge of the district. The team visited the medical college hospital where the patient is admitted and reviewed the ongoing response measures. The medical experts also held discussions with doctors and district administration officials regarding the Nipah case and the measures being taken to prevent further spread of the virus. The team is expected to remain in the district for a few days, officials said. Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control are also scheduled to visit the district, they added. Anil Kumar, earlier in the day, chaired a review meeting on the Nipah situation and directed officials to ensure all necessary facilities for the patient and his contacts. The meeting was held in the cham…

Nipah Virus Infection - India - World Health Organization (WHO) See all DONs related to this event Read more about Nipah virus infection Situation at a glance Between 17 May and 12 July 2025, the Information and Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala informed through a series of official press releases about four confirmed cases, including two deaths, due to Nipah virus (NiV) infection in two districts of Kerala State. NiV infection is a bat-borne disease transmitted to humans through infected animals (such as bats or pigs), contaminated food or, less commonly, through close contact with infected individuals. Since 1998 NiV outbreaks have been reported in Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore. In India, NiV infections have occurred multiple times since 2001 with outbreaks in West Bengal State in 2001 and 2007, and in Kerala State regularly since 2018. Since 2018, Kerala has reported a total of nine NiV outbreaks. While the state has a strong healthcare system and improved infection control measures since 2023, it is advisable to maintain strong preparedness and surveillance efforts while ensuring continued care for patients. At the same time, Stat…

Kerala Nipah case: Second healthcare worker tests negative Kerala Nipah case: Second healthcare worker tests negative The second healthcare worker included in the primary contact list of Kerala's lone Nipah patient has tested negative for the virus By KalingaTV Bureau On Jun 16, 2026 Share Advertisement Kozhikode: The second healthcare worker included in the primary contact list of Kerala’s lone Nipah patient has tested negative for the virus, the office of the state’s Health Minister said on Tuesday, providing some relief amid ongoing containment efforts in Kozhikode district. In a statement, the Health Minister’s office said, “The second test result of the healthcare worker who was in the patient’s primary contact list has returned negative.” The development comes days after another healthcare worker linked to the contact list had also tested negative, providing some relief to health authorities overseeing containment efforts in the Kozhikode district. Providing an update on the condition of the patient undergoing treatment, the Health Minister’s office said the patient continues to remain on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. “The Nipah patient currently …

India Unveils First Field-Ready Kit to Detect Nipah Virus in Two Hours Male surgeon removing surgical gloves in operation theater at hospital In this article A new ICMR-developed diagnostic tool allows rapid Nipah virus detection at the field level for just ₹250. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed an indigenous portable diagnostic kit capable of detecting the Nipah virus in one to two hours with full accuracy. This development comes in response to the recurring outbreaks of Nipah virus disease (NiVD) in India, particularly in Kerala, with the latest reported in 2023 in Kozhikode. According to The Economic Times, the new detection method, named the Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay, does not require advanced lab infrastructure and is designed for on-site use in field settings. Dr. Naveen Kumar, Director of ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, confirmed that the kit is “100 per cent sensitive and specific” and functions without the need for specialized machinery. At ₹250 per test, it offers a cost-effective solution to support early detection and isolation during outbreaks. Nipah is a zoonotic virus, commonly transmitted from fr…

Three persons under observation; NCDC team to visit ... - ThePrint Home India Three persons under observation; NCDC team to visit Kozhikode amid Nipah surveillance India Three persons under observation; NCDC team to visit Kozhikode amid Nipah surveillance PTI 12 June, 2026 07:47 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Kozhikode (Kerala), Jun 13 (PTI) Three persons under quarantine have been admitted to hospital for observation and their samples have been sent for testing as part of Nipah surveillance measures in Kozhikode district, state Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Friday. The minister also said that experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are scheduled to visit the district on Saturday to assess the situation and review containment measures. No new Nipah cases have been reported in the district so far, he said. Show Full Article “The patient currently undergoing treatment for Nipah has been administered the first dose of monoclonal antibody therapy in accordance with ICMR guidelines and on the recommendation of the medical board,” the minister said. Ten more persons have been added to the contact list, taking the tota…

No fresh Nipah cases in Kerala’s Kozhikode; more contacts turn negative for virus Infected person administered first dose of antiviral drug remdesivir; ICMR team visits urban health centre in Ramanattukara