Kozhikode – Pune The mobile lab of NIV (National Institute of Virology) has reached Kozhikode. With this, Nippa tests will be conducted in Kozhikode and the results will be available immediately, officials said.
The test results of 11 people will be available today amid concerns over Nipah infection which has led to the death of two people. The results of 11 samples sent to the Pune Institute of Virology for testing came today. Meanwhile, the central team reached Kozhikode in the wake of the Nipah virus outbreak. They are having a meeting with the health department officials at the guest house. After this it will go to Nipah affected areas. After conducting the inspection in Kuttyadi first, he will go to Ayancheri panchayat.
Meanwhile, strict restrictions are continuing in Kozhikode district. A decision has been taken to avoid large events in Kozhikode district till 24th of this month for crowd control. District Collector has announced holiday for all educational institutions including Professional Colleges, Anganwadi and Madrasa in Kozhikode district today and tomorrow. Control has been tightened in panchayats declared as containment zones.
So far 3 people have been treated for Nipah in Kozhikode. A total of 18 samples have been sent so far. Of these, 4 people including one who died have been confirmed; 3 people are not sick. The result of 11 people sent yesterday is coming. 18 people with symptoms of fever, encephalitis and pneumonia are being treated in Nippa isolation ward of Kozhikode Medical College.
English Summary: Nipah: Test results of 11 samples will arrive today
2023-09-14 05:48:45
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