September 21, 2023 1:38 PM

Kerala government to hold zero surveillance study on recurrence of Nipah virus in Kozhikode

In Kerala, no new positive cases were reported for the fourth day in Kozhikode district. The health condition of the nine-year-old boy, who is Nipah positive, has further improved. The condition of three other Nipah positive patients under treatment have also become better.  Health Minister Veena George said the ICMR has approved the Trunat test for the diagnosis of Nipah virus. Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, the Minister said the test can be held in hospitals with ...