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A 24-year-old student died of Nipah virus infection in Malappuram district of Kerala, after which the state government has immediately issued an alert. The administration has taken several important steps to prevent the infection and local areas have been declared containment zones. Citizens have been appealed to wear masks and not go to crowded areas. Along with this, schools, colleges, tuition centers, madrasas, Anganwadis and cinemas have been closed. However, shops have been allowed to open from 10 am to 7 pm.
Let us tell you that Nipah virus is a very deadly virus, whose outbreak was seen in Kerala earlier as well. This virus can spread infection in both humans and animals and its infection spreads rapidly. After the initial symptoms appear in a person infected with Nipah virus, the condition can deteriorate rapidly and it can prove fatal.
Steps taken after alert in Malappuram
After the death of the student, the administration has declared five municipal wards in the infected areas as containment zones. Wearing masks has been made mandatory during this period. Schools, colleges, Anganwadis and other educational institutions have been closed to prevent the spread of infection. Apart from this, the opening and closing time of shops has also been fixed. The administration has appealed to the people to avoid social gatherings and going to crowded areas.
over 175 contacts identified
The health department has worked hard to identify the contacts to prevent the possible spread of the infection. More than 175 contacts have been identified and are being closely monitored. They have been kept in isolation and are being regularly checked. Along with this, other people who came in contact with the infected person have also been alerted to prevent any new infection.
Symptoms of Nipah Virus
– High fever
– Headache and muscle pain
– sore throat
– Weakness and fatigue
– Difficulty in breathing
– Vomiting and diarrhea
– Confusion and changes in mental status
How does Nipah virus spread?
Nipah virus is spread by infected bats. This virus can spread by coming in contact with the body fluids of infected bats such as saliva or urine. This virus can also spread from an infected person to other people, so it is very important that people who have come in contact with an infected person immediately contact the health department and get themselves tested.
38-year-old man who returned to India from UAE suspected to have symptoms of ampoule, kept under observation
A 38-year-old man from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been kept under observation on suspicion of having ampox. The man from Edavana in Kerala had come from the UAE last week. After a few days, the man developed rashes on his body and also developed fever. The man was admitted to Manjeri Medical College Hospital on Monday and has been isolated. Now the man's samples have been sent to Kozhikode Medical College for testing. The test report is awaited. Doctors treating the patient said the man's fever has subsided. Health Minister Veena George said the man has been isolated. We are awaiting the test report of the sample of the suspected ampox case.