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Morning Digest | Finance Ministry says wrong to assess economic activity on GDP alone, number of Nipah virus cases rises to six in Kozhikode, and more

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The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

MP questions move to make Nipah test mandatory for students from Kerala in IGNTU

IGNTU, a Central University functioning from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, had started open counselling

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Nipah puts Kerala under siege again

While authorities are scrambling to stop the Nipah spread, questions are being asked about the frequent recurrence of the virus in Kerala.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Measures stepped up in Wayanad to prevent Nipha spread: Minister

Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran urged Thondarnadu, Vellamunda and Edavaka panchayats to be vigilant against Nipah spread. Isolation wards, ICU readied at Mananthavady medical college hospital. Rapid response teams to remain prepared, identity cards issued to members. Action to be taken against those spreading false messages about Nipah on social media.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Recurring Nipah threat: MP demands setting up BSL-4 lab in Kozhikode

MP Raghavan seeks Union Health Minister's intervention to sanction BSL-4 lab in Kozhikode to manage recurring Nipah threat. He points out limited resources, and need for quick test results. He also calls for scientific study to address apprehensions.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Nipah outbreak: Animal Husbandry department steps up surveillance, issues guidelines

A district surveillance team has been tasked with finding out whether pig farms exist within five km of the epicentre of the outbreak and to keep them under surveillance

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Nipah virus: Schools in south Indian region shut down following outbreak

A Nipah virus outbreak has forced the closure of schools and offices in the south of India.

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

India ups Nipah surveillance, reaches out to Australia for monoclonal antibody doses

India to procure 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody for Nipah virus treatment. ICMR DG Rajeev Bahl says mortality rate is high (40-70%) compared to Covid (2-3%). All efforts are on to contain spread in Kerala. Monoclonal antibody has been given to 14 patients outside India and all survived.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Nipah virus: Local administrators in Kozhikode asked to strictly implement Kerala government’s guidelines in containment zones

All-party meeting in Kozhikode reviews measures to fight Nipah. Health Minister Veena George directs local bodies to circulate government safety instructions on social media. ID cards issued for RRT members in containment zones. Special care for patients in containment zones. Door-to-door survey details reviewed. Local action plans and strategies presented.…

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

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