Kerala Issues Alert After 14-Year-Old Dies from Nipah Virus

Authorities implement strict measures to contain potential outbreak as 60 high-risk contacts are identified.

The 14-year-old boy from Malappuram died following a massive cardiac arrest after testing positive for Nipah virus.
Health officials have isolated and are monitoring 214 individuals who had contact with the boy, with 60 categorized as high-risk.
A 24-hour control room has been established in Malappuram to manage the situation and provide public assistance.
Precautionary measures include wearing masks in public and avoiding hospital visits to prevent further spread.
Nipah virus, transmitted from animals to humans, has a high mortality rate and no specific treatment or vaccine.