Nipah Virus Outbreak in Kerala: Health Officials Scramble to Contain Spread Amid Rising Concerns

In the wake of a 14-year-old boy's death from the Nipah virus in Kerala, health authorities are urgently working to contain the outbreak. With 13 close contacts awaiting test results and 350 individuals identified on a contact list, strict measures including mandatory masks and 21-day isolation are being enforced. The source of the infection is suspected to be bats, common carriers of the virus.

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