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10 die in India outbreak of brain-damaging virus, spurring rush to...

The rare virus is spread by fruit bats.

23 May 2018 4:08 AM

Dr Deepak Sawant

Nipah: Maharashtra govt takes preventive steps

Isolation wards are being set up in hospitals as a precautionary measure.

22 May 2018 8:13 PM

The health ministry said a total of nine persons are currently undergoing treatment and isolation wards have been opened in several hospitals in Kozhikode. (Photo: File)

Nipah situation in Kerala under control, assures Health Minister JP...

The NCDC team has visited the house in Kerala's Perambra from where the initial death was reported and found many bats...

22 May 2018 1:54 PM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala: Nipah virus death toll rises to 10, two in critical condition

Kerala Health Minister K K Shailja Teacher said no new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

22 May 2018 10:37 AM

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed grief on the demise of Lini Puthussery. (Photo: Facebook screengrab/@PinarayiVijayan)

Take care of our children: Nipah virus-affected Kerala nurse in death...

The Nipah virus has so far claimed 10 lives in Kerala.

22 May 2018 8:44 AM

The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah Virus spreads to humans via bats: All you need to know

Pregnant women, children and the elderly are more susceptible to the disease as their immunity is low.

22 May 2018 4:57 AM

Eight other deaths in the state of Kerala are being investigated for possible links to the Nipah virus, which has a 70 percent mortality rate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nipah virus kills 6 in Kerala: Here's everything you need to know...

The deadly virus carried mainly by fruit bats has sparked a statewide health alert Monday.

21 May 2018 11:55 AM

The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala: Nipah virus claims 6 lives; NCDC team reaches Kozhikode

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.

21 May 2018 9:45 AM

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Nipah virus kills 3 in Kerala, Centre rushes NCDC team to Kozhikode

A central team will be visiting the state to monitor the situation post the Union Health Minister's direction.

21 May 2018 4:10 AM

The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

MP seeks Centre's aid to curb rare' virus

The rare Nipah virus has led to deaths of three people in Kozhikode district of Kerala.

21 May 2018 12:23 AM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Soldier from Kerala dies, Nipah virus suspected

This is the first time anyone suffering from the symptoms of the disease died in the state.

31 May 2018 12:51 AM

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak. (Photo: PTI)

Soldier from Kerala dies in Kolkata of suspected Nipah virus infection

Seenu Prasad was from Kerala and was posted at Fort William. He died on Sunday and was cremated the next day.

30 May 2018 10:46 AM