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No new Nipah cases in Kerala, says Health Minister Veena George

No fresh Nipah cases in Kerala, says Health Minister Veena George. 6 infected, 2 dead. 21 under medical isolation. 9-year-old son of index patient stable on ventilator. More ambulances deployed to help suspected Nipah patients.

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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

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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.

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Another Nipah outbreak in India: What do we know about this virus and how to stop it?

Nipah virus, known to spread from bats to human, has broken out in the state of Kerala. Here's what we know about the current cases and the ongoing efforts to quash this potentially fatal disease.

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Centre decides to procure 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia as one more tests positive for Nipah virus in Kerala

KOZHIKODE/NEW DELHI: A fresh case of Nipah virus was confirmed in Kerals's Kozhikode, where two people were killed by the brain-damaging virus recently, the state government said on Friday.

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Kerala Assembly unanimously passes latest amendments to Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill

State Assembly unanimously passes latest amendments to Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill

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Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners

LDF convener E.P. Jayarajan confirms possibility of Cabinet reshuffle; allies with single MLAs to get berths on two-and-a-half-year term-sharing basis. Reports of Speaker A.N. Shamsheer and Health Minister Veena George swapping portfolios dismissed. Several LDF allies express desire for ministerial berths. NCP leader Thomas K. Thomas accuses P.C. Chacko of…

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Alencier in the eye of a storm over misogynistic comments at Kerala State Film Award ceremony

The Malayalam movie actor says he is tempted by the statuette, modelled on a woman, and want it to be replaced with a statuette that reflected masculine strength.

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India to procure 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia for Nipah treatment: ICMR chief

ICMR procuring 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody to treat Nipah virus in India; globally, 14 patients have survived after being administered the medicine. Mortality rate of Nipah virus is 40-70%, compared to 2-3% of COVID-19. Kerala govt, doctors & families to decide if antibody should be used. #ICMR #NipahVirus…

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Champions Boat League to get under way at Marine Drive in Kochi on September 16

Champions Boat League, the boat race organised by Kerala Tourism, starts at Marine Drive. 9 chundan vallams & 16 iruttukuthy vallams will compete for ₹5.95 crore prize. Cultural events, flash mobs, Navy band & exercise will mark the event.

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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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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…

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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:

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Top Kerala News developments today September 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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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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.

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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:

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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…

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