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The infection is especially worrying as the symptoms do not show up early and can mimic traits of other viruses.

Nipah resurfaces in India!

With no known cure or preventive vaccine, the Nipah virus has the potential to cause a widespread outbreak, caution...

16 Jun 2019 7:35 PM

The Kerala government Monday said a college student here is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus but a final confirmation is awaited from the National Institute of Virology in Pune. (Representational Image)

Puducherry govt geared up to tackle Nipah: Health official

A 50-year-old man hailing from Cuddalore district has been admitted to state-run JIPMER with symptoms of fever and...

12 Jun 2019 8:05 AM

Rane chaired a meeting of the health department officials in Panaji to review their preparedness against the virus. (Photo: Twitter)

Don't worry, Kerala is safe: Goa govt appreciates state's effort to...

'I am going to Kerala in next two to three days. I am not worried about my Kerala visit,' Goa Health Minister Vishwajit...

10 Jun 2019 11:59 AM

A child wears a safety mask as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak at Kozhikode Medical College. (Photo: PTI)

Four patients suspected of Nipah virus discharged from isolation ward

Over 325 people who are in contact with the virus affected patients are under the surveillance of the doctors.

9 Jun 2019 8:41 AM

The condition of the college student, diagnosed with Nipah infection, is stable and a total of 314 persons who were in touch with the infected person have been kept under observation, a Union Health Ministry official said in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Nipah scare: Kerala health minister Shailaja meets Union Minister Dr...

The Nipah virus had claimed 17 lives in the state in May last year.

7 Jun 2019 12:14 PM

Sixteen people have lost their lives so far to Nipah virus (NiV) in two districts, Kozhikode and Malappuram, of the state since the confirmation of the deadly virus on May 17. (Photo: PTI)

Sample of 7th person suspected to be infected with Nipah tests...

Kerala government announced on Thursday that samples of 6 people, including three nursing staff, had tested negative.

7 Jun 2019 7:22 AM

The condition of the college student, diagnosed with Nipah infection, is stable and a total of 314 persons who were in touch with the infected person have been kept under observation, a Union Health Ministry official said in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Samples of 6 test negative for Nipah; Kerala Health Minister says, big...

Blood tests results have come as huge relief for Kerala authorities trying to stop spread of Nipah virus that killed 17...

6 Jun 2019 8:14 AM

In 2018, 18 cases and 16 deaths have been reported from Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of Kerala. (Photo: File)

Nipah virus: Karnataka govt issues circular to strengthen surveillance

Nipah Virus Infection (NiV) is an emerging infectious disease of public health importance in the South-East Asia Region.

6 Jun 2019 7:21 AM

Sixteen people have lost their lives so far to Nipah virus (NiV) in two districts, Kozhikode and Malappuram, of the state since the confirmation of the deadly virus on May 17. (Photo: PTI)

Nipah patient's condition stable: Kerala Health Minister; 5 others...

A total of 311 people from various districts are under observation, Health Minister K K Shailaja said.

5 Jun 2019 7:10 AM

The Kerala government Monday said a college student here is suspected to have been infected with the Nipah virus but a final confirmation is awaited from the National Institute of Virology in Pune. (Representational Image)

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala, Centre rushes team of 6

Harsh Vardhan also spoke to the state health minister K.K. Shailaja to discuss the situation and assured all support...

5 Jun 2019 12:55 AM

We are very vigorously following the case. We will provide every possible help to the state. Our officers are continuously in touch with the officials in the state, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said. (Photo: ANI)

Centre assures help to Kerala for Nipah, rushes doctors, experts

The government has also dispatched monoclonal antibodies to Kerala for the treatment of the patients, Dr Harsh Vardhan...

4 Jun 2019 8:03 AM

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Kerala man, 23, infected with Nipah, confirms govt; 86 under...

The Nipah virus had claimed 17 lives -- 14 in Kozhikode and three in neighbouring Malappuram in May last year.

4 Jun 2019 4:20 AM