The Kerala Health department issued a directive on November 6, 2023 urging people to remain vigilant against the Zika virus. The directive was issued in response to the virus outbreak in the Thalassery area of Kannur district.
The department said that symptoms such as fever, headache, body pain, joint pain, and red eyes should be taken seriously. It urged the public to promptly inform healthcare workers if they notice these symptoms.
"If Zika virus symptoms are observed in patients, healthcare providers must give them special attention," the statement said.
