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The natural host of the virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, Pteropus genus. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala man with symptoms of Nipah under observation in Goa hospital

Blood samples of the patient were sent for testing to the National Institute of Virology in Pune.

29 May 2018 9:53 AM IST

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

Nipah Virus: Action if hospital staff denied ride

Perambra is the epicentre of the virus outbreak, which has claimed 12 lives in the state so far.

28 May 2018 12:54 AM IST

This newly emerging zoonosis affects both animals and humans, and is known to be spread by fruit bats.

Beware of the Nipah virus

It's a relatively new epidemic caused by Nipah virus commonly hosted by fruit-eating bats.

28 May 2018 12:17 AM IST

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

Amid fears of second Nipah outbreak, Kerala steps up vigil, PSC exams...

Staffers of a taluk hospital at Balussery have been asked to go on leave as a precautionary measure.

1 Jun 2018 9:22 PM IST

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

Nipah virus: Take precaution while consuming mangoes, says Delhi govt

The Delhi government has asked also people to 'stop consumption of raw date palm sap'.

1 Jun 2018 11:44 AM IST

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)

Government issues advisory over Nipah, says virus localised

Meanwhile, the death toll due to Nipah virus in Kerala rose to 16 on Thursday.

1 Jun 2018 5:03 AM IST

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)

Kerala doctor volunteers to perform final rites of 12 bodies infected...

So far, 12 people have died of the virus 14 in Kozhikode and three in neighbouring Malappuram since its outbreak last...

6 Jun 2018 3:58 PM IST

Union Health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda (Photo: Screengrab)

Nipah Virus outbreak result of tampering with nature, says JP Nadda

Addressing a press conference in Raipur on Monday, Nadda assured that the Centre is closely monitoring the situation in...

5 Jun 2018 12:20 PM IST

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)

Kerala MLA wears mask, gloves in assembly to highlight Nipah virus...

The Kuttiady MLA, Parakkal Abdulla, walked into the assembly wearing mask and gloves, and was seen greeting the...

4 Jun 2018 3:29 PM IST

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

State gears to tackle Nipah scare

As per the minutes of the meeting, all private and government hospitals have been kept on alert for the same.

4 Jun 2018 1:40 AM IST

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)

Fruit bat samples from Kerala test negative for Nipah virus

Earlier, samples of cattle, goats, pigs, and insect bats that were sent were also tested negative.

3 Jun 2018 10:47 AM IST

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

39-yr-old Kerala woman under observation for Nipah symptoms dies

An official said the woman had accompanied a patient to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital where a Nipah-affected person...

2 Jun 2018 2:12 PM IST