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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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.