Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:05am on 12 Jun 2026,Friday Health & Wellness
A fresh Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kerala's Kozhikode district, where a 43-year-old man from Ramanattukara remains in critical condition and is receiving treatment on ventilator support at Kozhikode Medical College. Health authorities have launched an extensive containment operation, tracing 77 contacts linked to the patient, including healthcare workers, family members, friends, and colleagues. Fifteen individuals identified as high-risk contacts have been quarantined and placed under close observation. The Kerala government has heightened surveillance and strengthened public health measures to prevent further spread. Officials are continuing investigations to determine the source of the infection. (PC: The Hindu)
