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Kerala Health Minister News

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The Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that causes severe respiratory illness and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in humans and animals. It was first identified in 1998–99 during an outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore, primarily affecting pig farmers. Since then, it has caused several outbreaks, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, including India and Bangladesh.
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Precautionary measures including contact tracing, isolation of high-risk contacts, and public health advisories are underway.  
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State Health Minister Veena George ordered an enquiry into the incident. The police said they filed a case against the caterers who provided the meals. Food samples were collected and sent for testing, the police said.
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A highly contagious stomach bug, Norovirus, was confirmed in Kerala's Wayanad district. The state health minister issued guidelines for the same and directed the authorities to intensify preventive activities.






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