The entire health system across the State has been put on full alert following the Nipah outbreak at Kozhikode and the Health department has made all arrangements for Nipah detection, treatment, support and care, Health Minister Veena George said in the Assembly here on Thursday.
Apart from Kozhikode, nearby districts of Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur have been put on the alert.
In a statement made in the Assembly as per Rule 300, Ms. George gave a comprehensive description of how the outbreak had been detected and confirmed. She also elaborated on the action taken till now by the Health department to diagnose cases, contain the spread, trace the contact list and to ensure appropriate medical care to those tested positive as well those who had developed fever or related symptoms.
