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Nipah virus outbreak death toll reaches 10 in Kerala

Updated on: 23 May,2018 08:12 AM IST  |  Kozhikode
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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed that the state government is closely monitoring the outbreak and taking steps to prevent its further spread

Nipah virus outbreak death toll reaches 10 in Kerala

Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure. Pic/PTI
Family members of the patients admitted at Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure. Pic/PTI


The death toll in the deadly Nipah virus outbreak has risen to 10, Kerala health minister K K Shailaja confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, Shailaja said, "As of now, we have test results of 18 samples.


Twelve of them have been tested positive for the virus. Ten of them have already died. Two of them are in critical condition." She added that no new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. Earlier on Tuesday, two more people suspected to be infected by the deadly virus died in Kozhikode Medical College hospital.


On Monday, Shailaja said the reason for the sudden outbreak of the virus is that it spreads through direct contact. She added that the situation is under control and all hospitals have been equipped to handle it.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan informed that the state government is closely monitoring the outbreak and taking steps to prevent its further spread. Taking cognizance of the issue, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda also directed to constitute a team of six doctors to probe the outbreak of the virus.

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