Nipah Virus Scare: Negative Results Bring Relief in Kerala

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that tests for four contacts of a boy who recently died of Nipah virus have returned negative. Despite his death on July 21, efforts continue with 472 people in contact lists, 220 considered high-risk, and psychological support offered to 836 individuals.

Kerala Health Minister Veena George reported on Saturday that test results for four more contacts of the 14-year-old boy who recently succumbed to Nipah virus have returned negative.

The boy from Malappuram, who was receiving treatment for Nipah infection, passed away on July 21.

Currently, eight individuals are under treatment, and there are 472 people on the contact list, she informed. Of these, 220 individuals are in the high-risk category, the Minister stated during a Nipah review meeting held at the Malappuram Collector's Conference Hall via online.

To date, a total of 836 individuals have received psychological support services, George added.