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9 year old among Nipah infected people in Kerala; precautions kids must follow

The total number of Nipah cases in Kerala rose to six on Friday. More than 700 people of those related to the infected ones were tested earlier this week. As per reports, two people have died due to the infection, which has been identified in the state for the fourth…

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Nipah Scare: Virus cases in Kerala rise to 6; Karnataka issues advisory for bordering districts

he government of the neighbouring State of Karnataka has issued a circular and has advised the general public to avoid unnecessary travel to affected areas of Kerala. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 15, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

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Nipah outbreak | Number of cases rises to six in Kozhikode

Four people under treatment for Nipah virus in Kerala; 6 infected including 2 deceased; Health Minister Veena George to attend all-party meeting; Central team to visit affected areas; more results expected.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

State following Centre’s guidelines to prevent Nipah from spreading to T.N.: Health Minister

Tamil Nadu Health Dept. follows guidelines issued by the Union Government to prevent Nipah spreading to the State. Public Health and Preventive Medicine Department staff are screening people who come from Kerala to Tamil Nadu via six districts that have intestate border.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

CAG notes shortcomings in solid waste management in urban local bodies

CAG finds glaring weaknesses in waste mgmt in urban areas of Kerala; urges Govt to establish effective mech for monitoring & compliance with rules.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Border districts on alert over Nipah outbreak in Kerala

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in Kerala, border districts are on alert with the district administrations in Mysuru, Kodagu, and Chamarajnagar issuing guidelines and asking for stepping up surveillance on the borders, setting up check-posts and deploying medical teams with facilities.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

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Health Department issues surveillance guidelines for Nipah

Karnataka issues surveillance guidelines to prevent spread of Nipah virus; directs hospitals to ensure adequate stocks of PPE kits, VTM, and other accessories. Private hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics asked to report suspected cases to DHO. Check posts set up at entry points from Karnataka to Kerala; fever surveillance intensified…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Central team of officials to visit Nipah-hit areas

Central team to visit Kozhikode, Kerala on September 15, 2023 to assess Nipah outbreak. Five infected, two dead; restrictions in nine grama panchayats. Mobile labs set up to test body fluid samples; monoclonal antibodies to treat 25 patients. High-risk contacts of first victim to be tested, isolated for 21 days.…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Building a hill station

Unusually dry Aug in Munnar, Kerala's Idukki district, brings bad news for tour guide John Quintez. Govt forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development while curbing illegal construction. Environmentalists fear shift from preservation to allowing constructions. Locals resent being treated as encroachers. Govt amends Land Assignment Act to…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Call for confidence building steps to limit impact of Nipah on tourism season

Kerala's tourism sector, expecting resounding footfalls this year, faces a setback due to Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode. Tourism stakeholders worry about cancellations and enquiries from other States and abroad. KTM Society requests govt to communicate that rest of State is safe for travel. Houseboat operators, who had refurbished vessels, are…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Central and ICMR teams equipped with BSL-3 labs reach Kozhikode for on-ground testing of Nipah virus

ICMR's mobile BSL-3 lab sent to Kozhikode to test for Nipah virus.

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Kerala: Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kozhikode till September 16 due to Nipah outbreak

In the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode district, the District Collector declared holidays for all educational institutions on September 16, in addition to the two-day holiday already declared for September 14 and September 15. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 14, 2023

Masks are back as Nipah virus hits Kerala: Government issues travel advisory

It is reported that Kerala’s Kozhikode district is seeing an increase in Nipah virus cases currently. The number of infected patients has increased to five, after a health worker tested positive. Nipah is a highly infectious brain-damaging infection. Though the source of the virus remains unknown, Kozhikode is under a…

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

P.P. Mukundan, a pragmatist whose potential BJP failed to harness in Kerala politics

P.P. Mukundan was a realpolitik strategist who built the BJP from the grassroots in Kerala. He was respected for his intelligence, grassroots connections, and strategic acumen. He was a disciplinarian with a knack for anticipating future developments, and enjoyed camaraderie with leaders across the political spectrum. His ambitious nature and…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Unified approach: On the Nipah outbreak in Kerala and a One Health approach

As governments mount strategic efforts to control outbreaks and deaths due to infectious diseases, Kerala needs to initiate a One Health approach, looking ahead

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The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Nipah outbreak | Number of cases rises to 5 in Kerala; 789 contacts kept under watch

Kerala Health Department releases a ‘route map’ of the two Nipah virus victims detailing their travel history; ICMR to provide monoclonal antibodies for treatment of infected persons

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Nipah: Studies on the ecological dynamics of NiV and disease epidemiology crucial

In 2019, when Nipah surfaced in the State for a second consecutive year, experts had warned that given the omnipresence of the Pteropus medius species of bats, found to be the key reservoirs of Nipah virus (NiV) across the State, Kerala should probably expect annual outbreaks of Nipah, and not…

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

Nipah virus outbreak in India: What you need to know about viral disease

India’s southern Kerala state issues alerts after two people died from the disease in the fourth outbreak since 2018.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Nipah cases in Kerala: Medical teams deployed on Theni border routes

Medical teams deployed on three routes from Theni district to Kerala to screen people entering from neighbouring state. Teams of two Health Inspectors each at special medical camps to check all vehicles, take names, addresses, phone numbers of travellers. Provide first-aid and fever tablets; screening to continue till further orders.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Nipah cases detected belong to Bangladesh strain: Minister

Following the confirmation of Nipah infection as the cause of deaths of two persons in Kozhikode district, the State government has stepped up contact tracing and isolation procedures to prevent further spread of the virus, Health Minister Veena George told the Assembly.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Nipah virus | Dakshina Kannada, other districts in Karnataka bordering Kerala directed to strengthen fever surveillance

Only those with fever, who have travel history to Kozhikode, and have come in direct contact with a person who tested positive for Nipah, should be considered as potentially vulnerable to the infection, the government stated.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

P.P. Mukundan, BJP architect of covert anti-communist political alliance in 1990s, passes away at 77

P.P. Mukundan, 77, widely known for his role in the '90s anti-communist electoral alliance in Kerala, passed away due to respiratory illness. He was an RSS activist in Kannur and later a powerful BJP leader in Kerala. He was instrumental in forming the "Co-Li-Bi" alliance with Congress and IUML to…

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