Nipah virus: Nipah virus is causing havoc in Kerala. In view of the increasing infection rate, educational institutions in Kozhikode, Kerala have been closed till 24 September. These also include schools, colleges and tuition centres. Health Minister Veena George said in a media statement that the number of infected patients has reached 1080, while 130 new people have been found infected. Of these, 327 are people who are health workers. That means it is spreading rapidly even among the people engaged in health services. Nipah has started wreaking havoc in Kerala. Kozhikode district is the most affected while cases of infection have started being reported in other districts also. 29 people have been found infected in other districts. According to ANI report, out of these, 22 people have been found infected in Malappuram alone. While 1 person from Wayanad, and 3 each from Kinnur and Thrissur have been found infected. The condition of 175 people among the general public is said to be critical while the condition of 122 people among the health workers is said to be critical. Let us tell you that Nipah has already taken the lives of many people in Kerala. To prevent the virus from spreading further, the government has closed more than 100 places. That means it is prohibited to come or gather there. According to the report, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Rajiv Bahl said that the death rate among people infected with Nipah virus is very high. This is much more than Corona virus. While the mortality rate in Corona was 3%, in Nipah it is 40-70%. That means the virus is proving to be very deadly. What is Nipah virus, where did it come from? Like other viruses, Nipah is also a viral infection which is said to have come from Malaysia. Its outbreak first appeared in 1998-99. It causes serious disease in humans. This virus is said to be spread by animals. It also spreads very quickly from human to human. Symptoms of Nipah virus: First of all there is high fever. Or there is a headache. After that there is pain in the muscles. During this time the patient feels very weak and tired. Vomiting may also occur in this. Some people may also feel dizzy. It is being said that this causes mental confusion. If it becomes more serious, it can cause significant damage to the nervous system, increasing the possibility of seizures. The patient may have trouble breathing. In the most severe case, the patient may even go into coma.
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Death rate due to Nipah virus is higher than Corona: ICMR
Danger of Nipah virus is increasing
New Delhi:
The danger of Nipah virus is increasing with every passing day. The number of people suffering from this has increased in the last few days. According to experts, the death rate among people suffering from Nipah virus is higher than the deaths caused by Corona virus. This means that people who are suffering from Nipah virus are more likely to die as compared to Corona. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Chief Dr. Rajiv Bahl said that the death rate due to Nipah virus is higher than Corona.
According to Dr. Bahl, the mortality rate of Nipah virus is between 40-70 percent, while that of Covid was 2-3 percent. Let us tell you that a new case of Nipah virus was confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala on Friday, taking the total number of infected people in the state to six. The first two cases have been fatal.
Amid the rise in cases in Kerala, India has asked Australia to provide 20 more doses of monoclonal antibodies to treat Nipah virus infection. ICMR has said that in view of the repeated outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala and its higher mortality rate than Covid, the work of making a vaccine to stop the spread of this disease should soon start.Dr. Bahl told PTI that we received some doses of monoclonal antibodies from Australia in 2018. At present, we have only so much medicine with which we can treat 10 patients.
He said that 14 people infected with Nipah virus outside India have completely recovered after taking monoclonal antibodies. Only Phase 1 testing has been done to confirm the safety of the drug. However, efficacy has not been tested yet.
In view of the increasing cases, all educational institutions in Kozhikode will remain closed for a week from today. Kerala Health Minister Veena George had said on Friday that the contact list of Nipah virus patients in Kerala has reached 1,080. Of these, 327 health workers are also included.
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Nipah virus Outbreak: Kerala in the grip of Nipah virus, number of infected increased to five, including two deaths.
Kerala government took strict measures to stop the spread of the virus
After two patients died and three others got infected due to Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode district of northern Kerala, the state government has taken strict measures to stop the spread of the virus. In view of the serious nature of the infection, the Kozhikode administration has declared seven gram panchayats as containment zones. In a post on social networking site ‘Facebook’ on Tuesday, Kozhikode District Magistrate A Geetha said that the panchayats which have been declared as containment zones include Atancherry, Maruthonkara, Tiruvallur, Kuttiady, Kayakkodi, Vilaypalli and Kavilumpara.
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Nipah Virus is spread by bats! Two died in Kerala, lockdown imposed in 7 areas
Nipah Virus: After two patients died and two others got infected due to ‘Nipah’ virus infection in Kozhikode district of northern Kerala, the state government has taken strict measures to stop the spread of the virus. In view of the serious nature of the infection, the Kozhikode administration has declared seven gram panchayats as containment zones. In a post on social networking site ‘Facebook’ on Tuesday, Kozhikode District Magistrate A Geetha said that the panchayats which have been declared as containment zones include Atancherry, Maruthonkara, Tiruvallur, Kuttiady, Kayakkodi, Vilaypalli and Kavilumpara.
Risk of infection from animal to human
However, amidst all this, let us tell you that there is a risk of infection of this virus from animal to human. It is said that this virus spreads to humans through bats. However, it is also believed that it can spread through pigs, dogs, cats, horses and possibly even sheep. If a person has been infected with Nipah virus, he can infect others as well. Meaning, because of one, other people can also get infected. This virus is considered less infectious but more deadly.
No inbound and outbound travel will be allowed
The District Magistrate said that no travel in and out of these prohibited areas will be allowed till further notice and the police have been instructed to cordon off these areas. He said that only shops selling essential commodities and medical supplies will be allowed to operate in the prohibited areas. According to the District Magistrate, shops selling essential goods in these areas can be opened from 7 am to 5 pm, whereas no time limit has been set for the operation of medicine shops and health centres.
Restriction on stopping of passing buses or vehicles
He said that local self-government institutions and village offices can function with minimum staff. The District Magistrate said that banks, other government or semi-government institutions, educational institutions and Anganwadis should not operate in the prohibited areas. He said that the public should use online services and avoid approaching local self-government institutions. According to the District Magistrate, there will be a ban on stopping of buses or vehicles passing through prohibited areas on national highways.
It is mandatory to use mask and sanitizer
He asked regional transport officers and district transport officers to issue instructions in this regard. The District Magistrate said that it will be mandatory for everyone in the prohibited areas to wear masks, follow social distance and use sanitizers. Soon after the confirmation of Nipah virus infection in Kozhikode district, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had urged people not to panic and take precautions.
Nine year old boy also included among infected patients
He had said, ‘Everyone should strictly follow the instructions of the health department and the police and cooperate fully in following the restrictions.’ Speaking to reporters in Kozhikode on Tuesday, State Health Minister Veena George had said that a nine-year-old boy is also among the patients infected with the virus. He had told that the infection has been confirmed in the testing of three out of five samples.
Nipah virus infection confirmed in relative
George had said, “Apart from the person who died on Monday, the infection has been confirmed in the samples of two other people undergoing treatment, including a nine-year-old boy.” The first person infected with the virus died on August 30. Initially, the cause of her death was considered to be liver cirrhosis, but now the tests conducted on Tuesday in her nine-year-old son and 24-year-old relative have confirmed Nipah virus infection. The man’s son is already in ICU.
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What is Nipah virus, two people have died in Kerala, Health Ministry team is keeping an eye
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The danger of Nipah virus is visible in Kerala. So far two people have died due to this dangerous virus in the state. Four suspected patients are being monitored. Their samples have been sent for testing. In view of the current situation, the team of the Union Health Ministry has reached Kerala. The central team will give suggestions to the Kerala government on how to combat the disease at the ground level. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that guidelines have been fixed because there is no specific medicine for it. The suspicious deaths were confirmed.
What is Nipah virus?
Nipah virus spreads through the saliva of bats. This infection spreads to humans by eating fruits eaten by bats. Its infection also occurs from human to human. It can spread from an infected member to other family members.
Nipah virus symptoms
Symptoms of Nipah virus start appearing in two to three days. Its initial symptoms include fever and headache.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan posted the information
“Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kozhikode district,” Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a Facebook post. Due to this two people died. Of the four people whose samples were sent for testing, Nipah infection has been confirmed in two, while the reports of two have come negative. He said, “There is no need to panic.” Everyone should strictly follow the instructions of the health department and police and fully cooperate with the restrictions.
What did State Health Minister Veena George tell?
Speaking to reporters in Kozhikode, State Health Minister Veena George said that a nine-year-old boy was also among those infected with Nipah. He said, “The infection has been confirmed in the samples of the person who died yesterday and two other people undergoing treatment, including a nine-year-old boy.” George said that apart from this, the infection was reported in the first case on August 30. One person died due to the disease, which was initially thought to be due to co-morbidity of liver cirrhosis.
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Nipah virus: Kerala in the grip of Nipah virus, two new cases reported after the death of two people.
Kerala nipah virus Has been hit by. After the death of two people, two new cases have been reported in Kozhikode. This has been confirmed by the Health Minister himself. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said, two more people including a nine-year-old child have been found infected with Nipah virus.
Union Health Minister Mandaviya confirmed the death of two people due to Nipah virus.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that two people have died in Kozhikode district of Kerala due to Nipah virus. Mandaviya said that a central team of experts has been sent to Kerala to take stock of the situation and assist the state government in dealing with Nipah virus infection. Kerala Health Department said in a statement issued last night that two people were reported to have died unnaturally due to fever in Kozhikode on Monday and the relatives of one of the deceased are also admitted in the ‘ICU’. Mandaviya told reporters that it has been confirmed that two people died in Kozhikode due to Nipah virus.
Central team reaches Kerala to take stock of Nipah situation
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Said that a central team of experts has been sent to the state to take stock of the situation and this will also help the state government in dealing with the infection. According to official sources, samples of four more people from Kerala have been sent to the Pune-based National Institute of Virology for testing for the deadly virus. Earlier in the day, the Kerala government set up a control room in Kozhikode and advised people to use masks as a precautionary measure.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the government is taking the death of two people seriously.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a post on Facebook that the government is taking the death of the two people seriously. However, he said there was no need for concern as most of the people who were in close contact with the deceased were being treated. Kerala Health Minister Veena George chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the situation in Kozhikode. He said that the entire health department in the district is on alert.
People died due to Nipah in Kerala in 2018 and 2021 also.
There were deaths due to Nipah virus in Kozhikode in 2018 and 2021 also. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nipah virus infection spreads from animals to people. This disease can also spread through contaminated food or from one person to another.