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Another possible case of Nipah virus in Kerala has increased anxiety. A 57 -year -old man from Palakkad district died on July 12 and feared he was infected with Nipah virus. In view of this, the government has recently identified the people who came in contact with him and increased the surveillance in the area.
State Health Minister Veena George said that the deceased was being treated in a private hospital in Palakkad district. His samples were examined at Manjeeri Medical College, where there are initial signs of Nipah virus infection. The government is now waiting for the confirmation report from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune.
Growing cases of Nipah virus
This is a second suspicious case of Nipah virus related death in Kerala in recent times. Earlier, a resident of Malappuram had recently died of infection, while another patient in Palakkad district is still hospitalized.
In view of the new case, the government has started close monitoring in the region. A list of 46 people in touch with the suspected infected has been prepared. CCTV footage and mobile tower location data are also being used to identify these people. Health teams are monitoring fever in the area, so that any possible symptoms can be detected soon in others. In view of the seriousness of the situation, the authorities have also been instructed to increase the response team.
Guidelines for hospitals
Officials have urged the people of Palakkad and Malappuram districts to unnecessarily avoid going to the hospital, especially under current circumstances. It is advisable to limit the meeting with friends or relatives who are undergoing treatment and allow only one Timardar with the patient. Additionally, it has been made mandatory to wear masks at all times for health workers and all the people coming to the hospital, including patients and their companions.
Meanwhile, the Health Minister has issued Nipah alert to hospitals in six districts- Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad and Thrissur. These hospitals have been instructed to immediately report any patient with symptoms of fever and nipah encephalitis (such as high fever). (input language)
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