Kerala has 571 on Nipah contact list, 27 at highest risk, says Health Minister
According to the health department, 27 people in the state fall under the highest risk category, while 78 are considered high risk.The health minister chaired a meeting with top officials, including the Additional Chief Secretary of Health, NHM State Mission Director, Directors of Health and Medical Education, District Collectors, police officials, and other department heads, to assess the situation and coordinate containment measures.The intensified surveillance follows the second Nipah-related death reported in Kerala last week. A 57-year-old man from Mannarkkad in Palakkad died after developing severe respiratory distress, initial tests confirmed Nipah infection.Earlier, a death was reported in Malappuram this year. In 2024, the state also saw another death linked to Nipah virus complications.Health officials continue to urge vigilance and adherence to protocols to prevent further spread.- EndsMust Watch
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