Northeast: No Nipah Virus Case Reported
Northeast states had geared up on precautionary measures after Nipah virus outbreak.
Northeast states had geared up on precautionary measures after Nipah virus outbreak.
‘Nipah Virus outbreak has not been considered to be major outbreak; this infection has been limited to a few districts in Kerala.’
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In the advisory, the Directorate General of Health Services said that the infection, spread from animals to humans, "can happen through infected bats by their bite or indirectly by consuming fruits contaminated by their saliva, close contact with infected pigs or patient of Nipah Virus infection." People "having a viral fever like symptoms with neck rigidity" have been asked to report to a health care facility immediately and also asked not to self-medicate.
"Nipah Virus disease is not a major outbreak, and only local occurrence limited to few districts in Kerala," the advisory said, adding that "no human infection of Nipah Virus infection has been reported in Delhi till date."
Kerala Man Suspected of Nipah Virus Detained in Goa Hospital
A Kerala man who travelled to Goa had shown symptoms similar to those who were affected with Nipah virus. The authorities have kept him in isolation ward at a leading hospital in Goa.
A Kerala man who travelled to Goa had shown symptoms similar to those who were affected with Nipah virus. The authorities have kept him in isolation ward at a leading hospital in Goa.
Bihar: Nipah Virus Alert
Nipah virus prevention: People have been advised to keep distance from bats and pigs. They have been asked not to consume fruits without washing them.
Nipah virus prevention: People have been advised to keep distance from bats and pigs. They have been asked not to consume fruits without washing them.
Nipah Virus Infection: Stay Calm, Practice Good Hygiene Tips
You can avoid contracting the brain-damaging Nipah virus by simple good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing and eating well-cooked food. Nipah virus infection has killed 13 people in Kerala till now and led to quarantining of at least 40 others.
You can avoid contracting the brain-damaging Nipah virus by simple good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing and eating well-cooked food. Nipah virus infection has killed 13 people in Kerala till now and led to quarantining of at least 40 others.
