A 24-year-old man who died recently at a private hospital in Malappuram was infected with the Nipah virus, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday. George said the suspicion of Nipah infection arose after a death investigation conducted by the Regional Medical Officer.

India: 24-year-old man dies of Nipah virus in Kerala; contact list of 151 people identified

The southernmost Indian state of Kerala is bracing for a potential Nipah virus outbreak after a 14-year-old infected boy breathed his last on Sunday (Jul 21). The state health minister said authorities in the Malappuram district have identified at least 60 people in a high-risk category and have taken preventive steps.

Nipah outbreak in Kerala? Teen dies, four develop symptoms; union govt issues advisory

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India: 24-year-old man dies of Nipah virus in Kerala; contact list of 151 people identified

Nipah outbreak in Kerala? Teen dies, four develop symptoms; union govt issues advisory