Kerala health minister Veena George on Sunday said that two more people were identified with symptoms of Nipah virus, news reported. George said that the two are healthcare workers who were among the high-risk contacts of the 12-year-old boy who died from the disease on Sunday.
The last rites of the 12-year-old boy was done following complete health protocol by the health department officials. The National Institute of Virology, Pune, which tested the boy’s samples confirmed the presence of the virus earlier in the day. Meanwhile, the Centre rushed a team of experts to provide technical support to Kerala. A team of the National Centre for Disease Control will assist Kerala healthcare workers to stop the spread of the virus.
News Source : Mint
