नपह वयरस स एक और मरज क मत सपरक म आए पच लग भ पड बमर Khabar Chhattisii Media

## Another Nipah Virus Death: Five in Contact Found Infected ### **Khabar Chhattisii Media** **[Location, Date]** - The Nipah virus has claimed another life, bringing the total death toll in India to three. The deceased, a 55-year-old man from Kozhikode district in Kerala, tested positive for the virus on May 19 and died on May 21. **[Location, Date]** - Five people who came in contact with the deceased have also fallen ill and are currently receiving treatment at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Their condition is said to be stable. **[Location, Date]** - As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 18 suspected cases of Nipah virus have been reported in India so far this year. Of these, three have been confirmed positive, while the rest are still under investigation. **[Location, Date]** - The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus that is transmitted from animals to humans. It can cause a range of symptoms, from fever and headache to encephalitis and respiratory distress. There is no specific treatment for the virus, and supportive care is the mainstay of treatment. **[Location, Date]** - The Kerala government has issued an alert and initiated containment measures to prevent the spread of the virus. These measures include contact tracing, isolation of suspected cases, and disinfection of affected areas. **[Location, Date]** - The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised people to take precautions to avoid infection with the Nipah virus. These precautions include avoiding contact with bats, pigs, and other animals that may carry the virus, and washing hands frequently with soap and water. **[Location, Date]** - The Nipah virus outbreak is a reminder of the importance of zoonotic diseases and the need for effective surveillance and control measures to prevent their spread.