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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

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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

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.

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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.…

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What is the Nipah virus? Indian state on alert after boy dies

Kerala state is among the most vulnerable states in the world to the Nipah virus

Evening Standard

Morning Digest | Central team of officials to visit Nipah-hit areas, Joe Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges, and more

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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.

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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

Nipah threat: surveillance intensified in containment zones in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: Containment zones declared in 9 grama panchayats, 55 wards. Strict crowd control, screening of suspected fever cases, quarantine rules for those who visited identified locations. Markets deserted, life standstill, emergency travel only. Police intensified deployment, screening of vehicles. No mass gatherings, private/family functions for 10 days. Exams rescheduled, students…

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Suspected Nipah case at Manjeri, DMO issues warning

Health officials in Malappuram warn people to remain vigilant due to suspected Nipah case. Defensive measures in place, isolation facilities opened, special wing formed, control room set up, mental health support offered, training & awareness given. Use masks, maintain distancing & wash/sanitise hands.

The Hindu

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

Meet to discuss steps to keep Nipah at bay

DMO urges vigilance against rumours and advise wearing masks and avoiding unnecessary journeys/visits to hospitals.

The Hindu

Nipah: toddy tapping, sale banned in Kozhikode until further orders

DDMA imposes total ban on toddy tapping/sale to check Nipah spread. 12 rules issued for containment zones: avoid public gatherings, work-from-home, no tourism, surveillance of pig farms, no entry of people from other locations, one caregiver in hospitals, prior permission for events.

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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…

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All arrangements in place to contain Nipah spread: Health Minister

Health dept. on full alert for Nipah; 2 labs equipped to diagnose, strict protocols for healthcare workers. Health Minister Veena George informed Assembly of measures taken to detect, treat, support & care for Nipah. Protocols revised in 2021 & 2023. 706 persons in contact list, 76 high risk. 35 samples…

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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:

The Hindu

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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Nipah: Containment zones declared in nine panchayats in Kozhikode

Health Dept. forms psycho-social support team to help Nipah victims & their families; 300+ contact control room for info; educational institutions in Kozhikode closed on Sept. 14 & 15 due to Nipah virus spread. Psycho-social support team & control room available on helpline & toll-free numbers.

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Service of volunteer groups to those in home isolation: Veena

CM Vijayan directs volunteer groups to help high-risk contacts in home isolation in Nipah outbreak areas. Groups will provide medical help, medicines, food, and more. 706 contacts, incl. 153 health-care workers, on list; 77 high-risk asked to remain in home isolation. 75 additional rooms at MCH for contacts if needed.…

The Hindu

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

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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…

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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.

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Nipah: connection between environment and epidemic in focus

Kozhikode district's Nipah outbreaks linked to similar localities; thick foliage, rivers, areca palms, proximity to forest, Janakikkadu eco-tourism sector, bats, deforestation, climate change, human habitations, fruit, areca nut, river banks, tree inhabited by bats. Questions raised: what is disturbing bats? Human intrusion into environment to blame? Need study to understand…

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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

Nipah outbreak | Online classes for students in Kozhikode’s containment zones

Minister directs KITE to arrange online classes for students in containment zones. G-Suite platform rolled out by KITE to facilitate online classes. G-Suite available on public domain kiteschool.in. No sensitive data needed. Teachers, students can log in using 'PEN' number, school code & admission number. Platform features live classes, doubts…

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