Kerala Imposes Restrictions After Nipah Virus Claims Second Life This Year

A 24-year-old student from Malappuram died from the Nipah virus, prompting the Kerala government to enforce containment measures and identify 175 contacts, including 126 high-risk individuals.

The deceased, a psychology student from Bengaluru, had come home for leg injury treatment and died on September 9.
The Kerala Health Department has identified 175 contacts, with 126 categorized as high-risk and 74 being health workers.
Five wards in two panchayats have been declared containment zones with restrictions on gatherings and mandatory mask-wearing.
Ten people showing symptoms are under treatment, and samples from 13 individuals have been sent for testing.
This is the second Nipah-related death in Kerala this year, highlighting the virus's potential to cause an epidemic.