Disease Outbreak News

Kerala Declares Containment Zones Amidst Risk of Nipah Virus Outbreak

Outbreak Response in Progress

In a concerning development, schools and offices have been shut down in the southern Indian state of Kerala as the government declares containment zones in affected areas. The decision comes in response to the confirmed detection of the Nipah virus, a deadly infectious disease that can cause severe respiratory and neurological symptoms.

Health officials have been working swiftly to trace and isolate individuals who may have come into contact with infected persons. Intensive surveillance and contact tracing efforts are underway to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission.