September 12, 2023 10:17 PM

National Institute of Virology, Pune confirms samples of 3 persons from Kerala as positive for Nipah virus

In Kerala, samples of three persons were confirmed positive for the Nipah virus by the National Institute of Virology, Pune. State Health Minister Veena George told media persons in Kozhikode that two persons who are undergoing treatment in Kozhikode have tested positive for the virus, besides a 40 year old man who died yesterday. One of the persons found positive is a 9 year old boy, who is in a critical condition and is on life support. The Minister said it is inferred that another person...