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Nipah Virus: After Nipah virus infection was confirmed in Kozhikode, the Kerala Health Department issued an alert for Kannur, Wayanad and Malappuram districts and the containment zones were also announced. The development came after two more people--a nine-year-old boy and a 25-year-old man--were found infected by the virus and are under treatment in Kozhikode district.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the health department has contacted the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and assured the availability of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of Nipah patients admitted at a private hospital.

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Earlier, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday confirmed that the two deaths in Kerala's Kozhikode district have been caused by the the Nipah virus. Following the two deaths due to the Nipah virus, a central team of experts has been sent to the state to take stock of the situation.

Two fresh cases of Nipah virus reported in Kerala (Image: Reuters)

The first person died on August 30 while the second death was reported on Monday. "The health department has started surveillance and sent samples to the National Institute of Virology. Another death was also reported and both the deceased persons were in contact," George said as quoted by news agency ANI. 

Nipah Control Room Opned In Kozhikode

After the fresh cases of Nihap virus were reported, the health minister held a meeting with the district last night to evaluate the situation and take necessary measures. According to a government release, a Nipah control room has been opened in the district. The helpline numbers are:

- 0495 2383100
- 0495 2383101
- 0495 2384100
- 0495 2384101
- 0495 2386100

Nipah Virus Alert In Kozhikode: Containment Zones Announced

Kozhikode district collector has declared the following Grama Panchayat wards as containment zones under section (4) of the Kerala Epidemic Decease Control Ordinance 2020.

- Aayanchery Gramapanchayat - 1,2,3,4,5,12,13,1 and 15 wards
- Maruthonkara Gramapanchayat - 1,2,3,4,5,12,13 and 14 wards
- Thiruvallur Gramapanchayat - 1,2 and 20
- Kuttiyadi Gramapanchayat - 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 wards
- Kayakkodi Gramapanchayat - 5,6,7,8,9,10 wards
- Villiapalli Gramapanchayat - 6 and 7 wards
- Kavilumpara Gramapanchayat - 2,10,11,12,13,14,15 and 16

(With Inputs From ANI)

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