NIPAH VIRUS INFECTION-DEATH TOLL IN KERALA RISES
TO 11
The number of deaths
due to the Nipah virus infection in Kerala has risen to 11 with blood and body
fluid samples of more people turning positive on Tuesday.Three of the deceased
are from Malappuram district, who were reportedly in contact with those
undergoing treatment at the Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode for the
infection.
Health Minister K.K.
Shylaja told the media that of the 18 samples sent for laboratory tests, 12 had
been positive. Two of the confirmed patients are undergoing treatment at
private hospitals in Kozhikode. The blood samples of the first victim could not
be sent for lab tests, though by now it is assumed that he should also have
been infected by the disease.Sixteen people are under observation at the
Institute of Chest Diseases, geriatric and observation ward of the Government
Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode.Rajan of Koorachundu and Ashokan of
Chekkiad died due to the infection on Tuesday. They were undergoing treatment
at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital and Baby Memorial Hospital in the
city respectively.
Prof. John Kurakar
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