Kerala clears contact quarantine in lone Nipah case, no new infections found

Kerala clears contact quarantine in lone Nipah case, no new infections found

Kerala has crossed a key stage in containing its lone Nipah case, with all people on the patient’s contact list safely completing the prescribed quarantine period, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Tuesday. Calling it a “major milestone”, he said early detection, accurate contact tracing and strict surveillance had helped prevent the virus from spreading….

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Nipah Virus Scare Returns To Kerala As Kozhikode Man Tests Positive

Nipah Virus Scare Returns To Kerala As Kozhikode Man Tests Positive

Last Updated:June 11, 2026, 04:11 IST Nipah Virus In Kerala: The patient is currently undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, officials said. Nipah Virus In Kerala: Nipah virus causes severe respiratory illness and encephalitis with high fatality rates. Transmitted from animals (especially bats and pigs) to humans and between people. Nipah Virus In Kerala: Kerala health…

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